Explore the Family Name Kolesnik
The meaning of Kolesnik
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Belorussian: occupational name for a wheelwright, from Russian kolesnik.
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How common is the last name Kolesnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kolesnik increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kolesnik was ranked as the 57,705th most common surname in the United States, with an estimated 330 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had improved considerably to 49,268, with an approximate count of 427 people sharing this surname. This represents a notable increase of 14.62% in ranking and a 29.39% jump in count over the decade. The proportion of Kolesniks per 100,000 residents also rose by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #49,268 | 14.62% |
| Count | 330 | 427 | 29.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolesnik
The ethnicity breakdown of the Kolesnik surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained mostly constant except for a slight shift. In 2000, about 95.45% of those with the Kolesnik surname identified as White, while around 3.94% identified with two or more ethnic identities. However, by 2010, nearly all (99.06%) of those with the Kolesnik surname identified as White, and there were no longer any reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Kolesnik surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 99.06% | 3.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |