Explore the Family Name Kolle
The meaning of Kolle
German: variant of Koll. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Margarethe, Otto. Scandinavian Jorgen, Thor.
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How common is the last name Kolle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kolle decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,939 in popularity with a count of 415 individuals carrying this surname, and a proportion of 0.15 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 55,619 with a count of 369 individuals resulting in a decrease of 16.02% in ranking and an 11.08% decrease in the count. The proportion per 100k individuals also reduced by 13.33%, falling to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #55,619 | -16.02% |
| Count | 415 | 369 | -11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolle
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kolle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that in both 2000 and 2010 there were no identified individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The majority of individuals with the Kolle surname were White, accounting for 95.18% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.58% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.45% in 2000 to none by 2010. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as Black increased significantly from 1.45% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010, marking a 124.14% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 94.58% | -0.63% |
| Black | 1.45% | 3.25% | 124.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |