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

Kolko, 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 Kolko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kolko in America

Kolko is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kolko surname appeared 150 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 Kolko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kolko 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 Kolko

The surname KOLKO is thought to have originated in Poland in the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word 'kolko', which means 'little circle' or 'little ring'. This suggests that the name may have been occupational, referring to someone who made or sold rings or circles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KOLKO can be found in the parish records of the town of Krakow, Poland, dating back to the year 1532. The name is spelled 'Kolcko' in these records, which is likely an older spelling variation.

In the 17th century, there are references to a family of KOLKO landowners in the village of Stare Kolki, near the town of Sandomierz in southeastern Poland. The name 'Stare Kolki' itself means 'Old Circles', which further reinforces the connection between the surname and the Polish word for 'circle'.

A notable figure with the surname KOLKO was Jan KOLKO, a Polish painter and engraver who lived from 1641 to 1719. He is best known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Poland.

Another historical figure was Stanislaw KOLKO, a Polish mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1536 to 1597. He is credited with several important contributions to the field of astronomy, including the publication of a widely used astronomical calendar.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the KOLKO family was Józef KOLKO, a Polish writer and journalist who lived from 1814 to 1888. He wrote extensively on political and social issues of the time and was a strong advocate for Polish independence from foreign rule.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable bearer of the KOLKO surname was Gabriel KOLKO, an American historian and author who was born in 1932. He is best known for his writings on the political and economic history of the United States, particularly his work on the origins of the Cold War.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Marthe KOLKO, a French artist and sculptor who lived from 1904 to 1989. She was a member of the Cubist movement and is particularly known for her abstract sculptures made from various materials, including wood, metal, and stone.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kolko

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

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

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