Explore the Family Name Koles
The meaning of Koles
1. Czech (Koleš): from a short form of the personal name Mikoláš, a variant of Mikuláš, Czech form of Nicholas. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Kolz, Kohls, or Kohles.
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How common is the last name Koles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koles saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 70,679th most popular in the United States, while by 2010 it had slipped to 76,275th place. This represents a decrease of 7.92%. The number of people with the Koles surname also decreased during this period from 258 to 252, a drop of 2.33%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Koles surname per 100,000 people dropped by 10% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #76,275 | -7.92% |
| Count | 258 | 252 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koles
The Decennial U.S. Census data for ethnicity reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Koles identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of people with the Koles surname who identified as White increased slightly from 97.67% in 2000 to 98.02% in 2010. The data shows no individuals with the Koles surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. For those indicating two or more races, the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 98.02% | 0.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |