Explore the Family Name Kolm
The meaning of Kolm
German: habitational name from Kollm or Kulm, both in Saxony, so named from Slavic kholm, hlumu ‘small hill’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno.
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How common is the last name Kolm in the United States?
The surname Kolm, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 58,692, which dropped to 63,068 by 2010, marking an overall change of -7.46%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a decrease during this decade, moving from 323 to 317, reflecting a -1.86% change. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed a decrease of -8.33%, going from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #63,068 | -7.46% |
| Count | 323 | 317 | -1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolm
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kolm, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as White. In 2000, 97.21% of people with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.85% in 2010. The representation of the surname within the Hispanic community saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. There were no changes reported among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, there was a notable decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 1.55% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.85% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |