Explore the Family Name Koller
The meaning of Koller
1. South German (Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland; also Köller): variant of Kohler, an occupational name for a charcoal burner. Compare Koeller. 2. South German: from Middle High German kolli(e)r ‘leather harness, horse collar, neck piece of garment of armor’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a harness maker or armorer, or a bearer of it. 3. German (Köller) Westphalian habitational name for someone from Cologne (German Köln); Kölle is the Rhenish dialect form of the placename. Compare Koeller. 4. Germanized form of Czech Kolář, Slovak Kolár, Slovenian and Croatian Kolar, and Sorbian Kołaŕ, Kółaŕ ‘wheelwright, cartwright’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Kurt, Alois, Erwin, Hans, Mathias, Otto, Ernst, Helmut, Horst, Manfred, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Koller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koller has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname increased from 5507 in 2000 to 5152 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.45 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Koller also experienced an upswing, increasing from 5799 in 2000 to 6792 in 2010, a leap of 17.12 percent. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k also showed a positive change, growing by 6.98 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,507 | #5,152 | 6.45% |
| Count | 5,799 | 6,792 | 17.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.15 | 2.3 | 6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koller
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koller. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noted increase in people bearing the surname Koller among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic and Black ethnicities, with growth rates of 14.55, 39.45, 67.76, and 100 percent respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of those identified as White saw a slight decline of 1.73 percent. Surprisingly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Koller also fell significantly by 41.94 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.61% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.55% | 67.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.52% | 39.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.63% | 14.55% |
| Black | 0.26% | 0.52% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.18% | -41.94% |
Koller ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Koller is French & German, which comprises 37.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (27.4%) and Eastern European (10.9%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.7% |
| British & Irish | 27.4% |
| Eastern European | 10.9% |
| Other | 24.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Koller
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Koller have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 62.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 62.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 62.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 62.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 61.50% |
What Koller haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Koller is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z326 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Oswald, Keller, Schenk, Bender, Bartel, Weber, Meier, Bauer, Schafer, Ott.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Koller surname are: H1, U2_3_4_7_8_9, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Koller have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Koller" Surname 52.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Koller" Surname 25.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Koller" Surname 17.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Koller" Surname 18.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Koller?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Koller are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition