Explore the Family Name Kolasinski
The meaning of Kolasinski
Polish (Kolasiński): derivative of the nickname Kolasa, or a habitational name for someone from Kolasa in Łódź Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Mariusz, Tadeusz, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Kolasinski in the United States?
The surname "Kolasinski" has improved in popularity over the years, as data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows. In 2000, it ranked 34,210th among all surnames but by 2010, it had climbed to 33,343rd place, showing a 2.53% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 627 in 2000 to 685 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.25%. However, the proportion of Kolasinskis per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #33,343 | 2.53% |
| Count | 627 | 685 | 9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolasinski
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the Kolasinski surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, which accounted for 97.29% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 94.45% in 2010. During this period, there was a notable increase in the number of Kolasinskis identifying with two or more races, going up from 1.44% to 2.77%. Small percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities emerged in 2010, amounting to 1.17% and 1.31%, respectively. There were no recorded instances of Kolasinskis identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 94.45% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.77% | 92.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |