Explore the Family Name Coloma
The meaning of Coloma
Catalan: from the personal name Coloma, from Latin Columba, the name of a Christian saint (see Colombe). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Eduardo, Luis, Carlos, Ignacio, Jose, Manuel, Maria Isabel, Agripina, Alfredo, Arturo, Avelino, Claudio.
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How common is the last name Coloma in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Coloma" has increased over a decade. In 2000, Coloma ranked 18,811 in popularity with a count of 1,346. The proportion per 100k stood at 0.5. By 2010, the rank had improved to 16,894 with an increase of 10.19%. The total count had risen by 25.26% to reach 1,686, and the proportion per 100k had also increased by 14.0% to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,811 | #16,894 | 10.19% |
| Count | 1,346 | 1,686 | 25.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.57 | 14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coloma
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coloma, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with this surname was the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which decreased slightly from 55.35% to 53.80%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 8.08%, falling from 5.94% to 5.46%. The White ethnicity associated with the name also experienced a decline, dropping by 16.29% from 9.21% to 7.71%. Conversely, the Hispanic proportion increased by 12.68% from 29.27% to 32.98%. There were no recorded changes for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 55.35% | 53.8% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 29.27% | 32.98% | 12.68% |
| White | 9.21% | 7.71% | -16.29% |
| Two or More Races | 5.94% | 5.46% | -8.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |