Explore the Family Name Kolka
The meaning of Kolka
Czech: from a pet form of Kola, a short form of the personal name Mikoláš, Czech form of Nicholas.
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How common is the last name Kolka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kolka saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,869th and by 2010, it had moved up to 49,636th, marking an improvement of 0.47%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 395 in 2000 to 423 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.09%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Kolka surname slightly decreased, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #49,636 | 0.47% |
| Count | 395 | 423 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolka
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Kolka surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with those who identify as white. In 2000, about 94.94% of Kolkas identified as white, and this percentage increased to 96.22% by 2010. The percentage of Kolkas identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 2.03% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 1.77% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. No Kolkas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 96.22% | 1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.65% | -18.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.18% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |