Explore the Family Name Kolinsky
The meaning of Kolinsky
1. Czech (Kolínský) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Kolín in central Bohemia (see Kolin). 2. Jewish: variant of Kolinski.
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How common is the last name Kolinsky in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kolinsky saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,130th, but by 2010, it had fallen to 68,345th—a drop of 17.57%. The actual count of individuals with the Kolinsky surname also decreased during this period, from 327 to 288, marking an 11.93% decrease. As for the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname, it fell from 0.12 to 0.1, showing a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #68,345 | -17.57% |
| Count | 327 | 288 | -11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolinsky
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the Kolinsky surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, from 96.94% in 2000 to 94.1% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase from 1.83% to 3.82%, revealing a change of 108.74%. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 94.1% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.82% | 108.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |