Explore the Family Name Kolodny
The meaning of Kolodny
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from a placecalled Kolodnoe in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Bentsion, Chaim, Menachem, Moshe, Shimon, Shlomo, Yosef. French Armand, Anatole.
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How common is the last name Kolodny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kolodny has demonstrated a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kolodny was ranked as the 46,839th most popular surname, while in 2010 it advanced to the 46,037th position, indicating an increase of 1.71%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 427 to 463, demonstrating an 8.43% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #46,037 | 1.71% |
| Count | 427 | 463 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolodny
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts within the Kolodny surname holders between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all individuals identified as White (96.96%), a figure that climbed to 99.14% by 2010. Those who identified with two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.64% to zero during the decade. There were no notable changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, with either zero or suppressed data reported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 99.14% | 2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |