Explore the Family Name Collom
The meaning of Collom
English (Devon and Cornwall) and Irish: variant of Collum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Collom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Collom saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,446, and by 2010, despite an increase in count from 868 to 922, the rank had dropped marginally to 26,471. This change resulted in a -0.09 difference in rank over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the Collom surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by -3.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,446 | #26,471 | -0.09% |
| Count | 868 | 922 | 6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Collom
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Collom surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with slight decrease in percentage from 95.16 to 94.90. There was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. However, there were notable changes in other categories. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.84% to 2.06%, while those identifying as Black saw a 25% increase. Notably, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 44.93% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.9% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.06% | 11.96% |
| Black | 1.04% | 1.3% | 25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0.76% | -44.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |