Explore the Family Name Kolinski
The meaning of Kolinski
1. Polish (Koliński) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic, also Koliński): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Kolno. 2. Altered form of Czech Kolínský (see Kolinsky). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Dorota, Jerzy, Stanislaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Kolinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kolinski saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,666th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 37,646th, marking a decline of around 5.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a small reduction, from 596 people in 2000 to 591 people in 2010, leading to a proportion decrease per 100k from 0.22 to 0.2, or 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #37,646 | -5.55% |
| Count | 596 | 591 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolinski
When examining the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Kolinski, also drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see a predominantly White representation. In 2000, about 96.31% identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.79% in 2010. A modest increase was also observed among those identifying with two or more races, going up from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. However, there was a notable decrease among those who identify as Hispanic, from 2.18% in 2000 to only 1.86% in 2010. There were no records of Kolinskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96.79% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 1.86% | -14.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.02% | 21.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |