Explore the Family Name Kolek
The meaning of Kolek
1. Polish and Czech: from a pet form of Polish Mikołaj or Czech Mikoláš, vernacular forms of the Greek personal name Nikolaos (see Nicholas). 2. Polish (Kołek): nickname for a solitary person, from kołek ‘peg’.
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How common is the last name Kolek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kolek has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,464 in popularity with a count of 541, and by 2010 its ranking had improved to 38,332, with a count of 578. This represents a small but noticeable change of 0.34 in rank and a 6.84 increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #38,332 | 0.34% |
| Count | 541 | 578 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolek
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the Kolek surname is predominantly White, accounting for 97.60% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.71% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in the percentage of Hispanic ethnicity from 1.11% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010, representing a change of 118.02. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 0.92% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.71% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.42% | 118.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |