Explore the Family Name Kolano
The meaning of Kolano
Polish: descriptive nickname for someone with some deformity or peculiarity of the knee, from kolano ‘knee’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzey, Stanislaw, Wojciech, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Kolano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kolano has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kolano was ranked 68,360th in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 55,386th position, marking an increase of approximately 18.98 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 269 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, signaling a 37.92 percent growth. The proportion of people named Kolano per 100,000 residents also increased by 30 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #55,386 | 18.98% |
| Count | 269 | 371 | 37.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolano
In regards to ethnicity, the Census data shows that the Kolano surname predominantly belongs to individuals of White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decrease in this group's share from 98.88 percent in 2000 to 94.88 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. However, it appears that some diversity has emerged within the Kolano population, as the data shows that by 2010, 3.77 percent of those with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races, a category which was not represented at all in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 94.88% | -4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |