Explore the Family Name Kolessar
The meaning of Kolessar
Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Kolesár, and Rusyn (and possibly also Serbian or Croatian) Kolesar.
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How common is the last name Kolessar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kolessar has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kolessar ranked as the 84,310th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 93,513th position, indicating a decrease of 10.92% in its rank. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 207 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 5.31%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname declined by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #93,513 | -10.92% |
| Count | 207 | 196 | -5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolessar
Discussing ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Kolessar identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with very little change in the percentage. In 2000, 97.1% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.94% in 2010, showing a negligible shift of -0.16%. No significant data was reported for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. It's important to note that any suppressed data marked with "(S)" is done so to maintain privacy and does not identify specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.94% | -0.16% |
| 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% |