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

Kolat, 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 Kolat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kolat in America

Kolat is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kolat surname appeared 227 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 Kolat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kolat 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 Kolat

The surname KOLAT has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century, derived from the Slavic root word "kol," which means "stake" or "pole." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or locations related to wood, such as woodcutters or settlements near forested areas.

Early records show variations in the spelling, including Kolath, Kolath, and Kolat. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a 16th-century Polish census record, where a family with the surname Kolat is listed as residing in the village of Bydgoszcz.

During the Middle Ages, the KOLAT surname appeared occasionally in historical documents and manuscripts, although its prevalence was relatively limited in comparison to more common Polish surnames of the time. One notable mention is in a 17th-century land registry from the town of Krakow, which lists a landowner named Jan KOLAT.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals bearing the KOLAT surname have left their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Franciszek KOLAT (1712-1783) was a renowned Polish sculptor and woodcarver, known for his intricate religious sculptures adorning churches across the region.

In the 19th century, Maria KOLAT (1825-1891) was a Polish educator and advocate for women's education. She established several schools for girls in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Moving into the 20th century, Stanislav KOLAT (1901-1976) was a Ukrainian-born artist and painter, famous for his vibrant landscapes and portraits depicting rural life in Eastern Europe.

Another notable figure was Kazimierz KOLAT (1920-2005), a Polish-American engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early computer systems during his career at IBM.

Furthermore, in the field of literature, Agnieszka KOLAT (born 1962) is a contemporary Polish writer and poet, known for her poignant works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.

While the KOLAT surname may not be among the most widespread in Poland and Ukraine today, its historical roots and notable bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kolat

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

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 Kolat 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 Kolat 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 Kolat was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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