Explore the Family Name Kolo
The meaning of Kolo
Tongan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kolo in the United States?
The surname Kolo has seen a slight increase in its popularity within the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 51,458th in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames. By 2010, it had slightly improved its rank to 51,396th, representing a modest 0.12% increase. The total count of people bearing the surname also increased from 380 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 6.58%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #51,396 | 0.12% |
| Count | 380 | 405 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolo
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kolo, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander has grown from 9.21% in 2000 to 11.36% in 2010, an increase of 23.34%. Additionally, there has been a notable rise in the number of people identifying as belonging to two or more races, which jumped from 1.32% to 4.44%, a significant 236.36% increase. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 10.15%, dropping from 87.11% in 2000 to 78.27% in 2010. There was also an 87.2% increase in those identifying as Black, raising the percentage from 2.11% to 3.95%. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.11% | 78.27% | -10.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.21% | 11.36% | 23.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 4.44% | 236.36% |
| Black | 2.11% | 3.95% | 87.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |