Explore the Family Name Kollias
The meaning of Kollias
Greek: from the Albanian personal name Kolë (see Kola). Compare Collias. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Spiro, Anastasios, Kostas, Paraskevi, Vassilios.
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How common is the last name Kollias in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kollias has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 48,776 with 406 occurrences. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 54,178 and the count of individuals with this surname decreased to 381, reflecting a decline of 6.16 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 13.33 percent, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #54,178 | -11.08% |
| Count | 406 | 381 | -6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kollias
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kollias identified as White, with percentages increasing from 95.07% in 2000 to 97.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased slightly from 1.97% to 2.10%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.96% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals with the surname Kollias identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 97.11% | 2.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.1% | 6.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |