Explore the Family Name Koltun
The meaning of Koltun
Polish (Kołtun), Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with a tangled mass of hair, from Polish kołtun, Ukrainian kovtun (Russified to koltun), Yiddish koltn ‘elf-lock’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Igor, Dmitry, Gennady, Lev, Leya, Nelya.
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How common is the last name Koltun in the United States?
The surname Koltun, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th most popular surname, but by 2010 that rank had dropped to 71,886 -- a decrease of 10.71%. The actual count of individuals with the Koltun surname also decreased from 286 to 271 during this period, reflecting a 5.24% drop. The proportion of people with the Koltun surname per 100k decreased by 18.18% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #71,886 | -10.71% |
| Count | 286 | 271 | -5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koltun
In terms of ethnic identity, the Koltun surname predominately identifies with the White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.50% of Koltuns identified as White, a figure which slightly fell to 94.83% by 2010. Over this time period, there was a notable increase in the number of Koltuns identifying as Hispanic - starting at 1.75% in 2000 and increasing to 2.58% in 2010, which is a change of 47.43%. There were no Koltuns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.83% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.58% | 47.43% |
| 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% |