Explore the Family Name Kolesnikov
The meaning of Kolesnikov
Russian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from Kolesnik ‘wheelwright’, formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov.
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How common is the last name Kolesnikov in the United States?
The surname Kolesnikov, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 63,632th in terms of popularity in the year 2000, it rose to 49,177th place by 2010 - an increase of 22.72 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a substantial growth during that decade. There were 293 people with the surname Kolesnikov in the year 2000, but by 2010, that figure had reached 428, marking a significant increase of 46.08 percent. Per every 100,000 people, the proportion increased from 0.11 to 0.15, an upswing of 36.36 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #49,177 | 22.72% |
| Count | 293 | 428 | 46.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolesnikov
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the Kolesnikov surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights. In 2000, the majority identified as White at 95.22 percent. By 2010, this percentage had slightly risen to 97.20. A small fraction (3.41 percent) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, however, this number was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. The Hispanic presence within this surname made its first appearance in 2010, comprising 1.87 percent of Kolesnikovs. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either maintained a zero percentage or their data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 97.2% | 2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |