Explore the Family Name Kolis
The meaning of Kolis
Czech (Koliš): from a pet form of the personal name Mikoláš, from Greek Nikolaos (see Nicholas), or a nickname for a very large man, from an altered form of the Biblical personal name Goliáš ‘Goliath’. Compare Golias.
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How common is the last name Kolis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kolis has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,826th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 67,519th position. This is a change of -18.82 in rank. Similarly, the count or number of people with this surname also decreased from 336 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, representing a -13.1% change. The proportion of people named Kolis per 100k also fell by -16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #67,519 | -18.82% |
| Count | 336 | 292 | -13.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolis
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the surname Kolis identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In fact, in 2000, an overwhelming 99.4% of Kolis were White, although this figure saw a marginal dip to 98.29% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations or those identifying with two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.4% | 98.29% | -1.12% |
| 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% |