Explore the Family Name Kollmorgen
The meaning of Kollmorgen
North German: variant of Kallmorgen, a topographic name from a field so named. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kollmorgen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kollmorgen has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 84,748. This represents a decrease of 15.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 246 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, showing a drop of 10.16%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Kollmorgen per 100,000 decreased by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #84,748 | -15.44% |
| Count | 246 | 221 | -10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kollmorgen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those bearing the Kollmorgen surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic individuals, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the percentage of White individuals with the surname Kollmorgen decreased slightly over the decade, from 99.19% in 2000 to 97.74% in 2010, marking a change of -1.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 97.74% | -1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |