Explore the Family Name Columna
The meaning of Columna
Spanish: nickname from columna ‘pillar’. This surname is most common in the Philippines and the Dominican Republic.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Columna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Columna" has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank jumped from 68,973rd in 2000 to 48,060th in 2010, representing a rise of over 30 percent. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals bearing the surname Columna also increased by 65.41 percent, from 266 in 2000 to 440 by 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also rose by 50 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #48,060 | 30.32% |
| Count | 266 | 440 | 65.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Columna
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Columna," data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races who carry the surname saw decreases of 23.06 and 50.54 percent respectively. The representation of the surname within the white population was almost stable with a minimal decrease of 0.57 percent. However, the Hispanic community saw an increase of nearly 20 percent in those carrying the Columna surname. The black community had a noticeable drop from 1.88 percent to zero while there were no changes for the American Indian and Alaskan Native population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.77% | 71.59% | 19.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.81% | 19.09% | -23.06% |
| White | 5.26% | 5.23% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 8.27% | 4.09% | -50.54% |
| Black | 1.88% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |