Explore the Family Name Koelliker
The meaning of Koelliker
Swiss German (Kölliker): habitational name for someone from Kölliken in Aargau, Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Koelliker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koelliker experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 73,154th most popular surname, with an overall count of 247. By 2010, it had dropped down to the 78,040th slot, representing a change of -6.68% in rank. The overall count also saw a minimal decrease, with only 245 individuals carrying the name, marking a -0.81% change from the previous decade. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people also decreased by -11.11%, dropping from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #78,040 | -6.68% |
| Count | 247 | 245 | -0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koelliker
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Koelliker identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages standing at 93.12% and 95.92% respectively, demonstrating an increase of 3.01%. In 2000, some individuals (3.24%) identified as belonging to two or more races, however, this percentage dropped to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 95.92% | 3.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |