Explore the Family Name Kolba
The meaning of Kolba
Polish and Czech: 1. from kolba ‘corn cob’ or ‘butt end of a rifle’, perhaps a nickname for a soldier. 2. adaptation of German Kolb. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jadwiga, Krzysztof, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Kolba in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kolba saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kolba was ranked as the 62,577th most popular last name but dropped to the 69,579th position by 2010, representing an 11.19% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname Kolba also diminished during this period, with a count of 299 people in 2000 slipping down to 282 in 2010, a decline of 5.69%. The proportion of people named Kolba per 100,000 residents slightly decreased as well, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #69,579 | -11.19% |
| Count | 299 | 282 | -5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolba
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kolba also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.98% of people with the surname identified as White, and this figure rose to 95.39% by 2010. Representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Kolba surname increased as well, from 2.68% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010, showing a significant growth of 32.46%. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races fell from 2.68% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Kolba identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 95.39% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.55% | 32.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |