Explore the Family Name Kolody
The meaning of Kolody
Ukrainian (standard transliteration Kolodiy): occupational name for a wheelwright, Ukrainian kolodiy.
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How common is the last name Kolody in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kolody has seen slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by approximately 5.22% from 60,706 in 2000 to 63,873 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 310 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of about 0.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #63,873 | -5.22% |
| Count | 310 | 312 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kolody
The ethnicity breakdown of those possessing the surname Kolody, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a majority identifying as White. In 2000, about 98.39% of those with the surname identified themselves as White; this percentage slightly declined to 96.15% by 2010. The data also indicates a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, from 0% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded changes during this ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 96.15% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |