Explore the Family Name Colosi
The meaning of Colosi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Nicoloso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Angelo, Antonio, Fausto, Marco, Neno, Nicola, Santino, Virgilia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colosi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Colosi ranked 35,522 in popularity in 2000 and saw a slight decrease to rank 35,622 in 2010. The count of individuals bearing the name increased by 5.34% from 599 in 2000 to 631 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Colosi surname per 100,000 population slightly decreased by 4.55% from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #35,622 | -0.28% |
| Count | 599 | 631 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colosi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Colosi surname identify as White, with percentages of 96.66% in 2000 and 95.25% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.50% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010. On the other hand, there were no people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The percentage of people reporting two or more races in 2000 was 1.50%, however, this number dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.25% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 4.44% | 196% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |