Explore the Family Name Kolber
The meaning of Kolber
German: 1. (also Kölber): from an agent derivative of Middle High German kolbe ‘club, cudgel’, hence an occupational name for a person who made wooden clubs, later for an armorer. 2. (Kölber): habitational name for someone from Kolben in Württemberg or Cölbe in Hesse.
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How common is the last name Kolber in the United States?
The surname Kolber, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,987th most popular surname, but this rank fell to 48,628th by 2010, representing an overall decrease of 18.64%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 502 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 13.55%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 21.05% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #48,628 | -18.64% |
| Count | 502 | 434 | -13.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolber
In terms of ethnicity, the Kolber surname again draws upon data from the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a marked increase in individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent bearing this name, going up by 269% from 2000 to 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 176% over the same period. However, there was a minor decrease (-7.54%) in those identifying as two or more races. The largest ethnic group, whites, who made up 95.22% of all Kolbers in 2000, saw a decrease to 91.01% in 2010. The percentage of black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 91.01% | -4.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 3.69% | 269% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.76% | 176% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.84% | -7.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |