Explore the Family Name Kollmeyer
The meaning of Kollmeyer
German: variant of Kohlmeier. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kollmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kollmeyer has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 54,385th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 60,636th spot in 2010, reflecting an 11.49% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 355 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, marking a 6.48% decline. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #60,636 | -11.49% |
| Count | 355 | 332 | -6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kollmeyer
Ethnic identity distribution linked to the Kollmeyer surname saw some shifts between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.18%) individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, that figure had fallen slightly to 94.88%. Meanwhile, the census began recording individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic under the Kollmeyer surname in 2010, both at 2.11%, whereas no such records existed in 2000. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 94.88% | -2.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |