Find out how popular the last name Colis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Colis.

Colis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Colis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colis in America

Colis is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colis surname appeared 235 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Colis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colis to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Colis

The surname COLIS has its origins in France, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "colys," which referred to a type of parcel or package that was transported via courier. The name likely originated among families or individuals involved in the transportation or delivery trade during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Lyon, where a merchant named Pierre COLIS was documented in 1532. This suggests that the name may have first emerged in the southeastern regions of France, possibly as a occupational surname for those engaged in the courier business.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, as evidenced by records from the town of Châteaudun, where a family by the name of COLIS was registered in the local parish records in 1649. This particular branch of the COLIS family is known to have produced several notable figures, including Jacques COLIS (1671-1738), a respected lawyer and judge in the Parlement of Paris.

During the 18th century, the COLIS name gained further recognition with the birth of Jean-Baptiste COLIS (1736-1809), a celebrated French playwright and author who penned several popular comedies and satires. His works, which often explored themes of societal norms and class distinctions, were widely performed in Parisian theaters during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the COLIS surname was Marie-Thérèse COLIS (1789-1865), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in France. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Paris, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the 19th century.

In the early 20th century, the name COLIS gained international recognition with the birth of Henri COLIS (1902-1979), a renowned French architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several notable public projects, including the reconstruction of the city of Le Havre after World War II.

Throughout its history, the surname COLIS has been associated with various professions and occupations, reflecting its roots in the transportation and delivery sector. While its origins can be traced back to France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by descendants of the original COLIS families who emigrated from their homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Colis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Colis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Colis has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Colis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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