Explore the Family Name Kole
The meaning of Kole
Dutch: from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaas (see Nicholas). Compare Koole.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kole" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, "Kole" was ranked as the 19,164th most popular surname in the United States, slipping to the 19,602nd position by 2010, representing a decrease of 2.29 percent. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the "Kole" surname increased from 1,311 in 2000 to 1,376 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.96 percent. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the name "Kole" saw a slight decrease, moving from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,164 | #19,602 | -2.29% |
| Count | 1,311 | 1,376 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kole
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the "Kole" surname, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group consistently remained those identifying as White, although their proportion dropped from 92.52% in 2000 to 88.23% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Black, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also increased, going from 2.44% to 3.05% and 2.06% to 2.98%, respectively. By contrast, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.69% to 0.36%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a substantial increase, from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 88.23% | -4.64% |
| Black | 1.3% | 3.63% | 179.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.44% | 3.05% | 25% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.98% | 44.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.74% | 75.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.36% | -47.83% |