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

Kollie, 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 Kollie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kollie in America

Kollie is the 33941st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kollie surname appeared 670 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 Kollie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kollie 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 Kollie

The surname KOLLIE has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word 'kok', which translates to 'cook' or 'chef'. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a cook or a chef.

In the early days, the name was spelled in various ways, including 'Kolie', 'Kollie', and 'Kolie'. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch census records of 1556, where a 'Jan Kollie' is listed as a resident of the town of Leiden.

The name gained prominence in the 17th century, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such individual was Pieter Kollie (1585-1662), a renowned chef who served in the court of the Dutch Stadtholder, Prince William II of Orange. He is credited with introducing several culinary innovations and is considered a pioneer of Dutch cuisine.

Another notable figure was Johannes Kollie (1620-1699), a Dutch merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Europe and the East Indies. His journal, titled 'Travels of Johannes Kollie', provides valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural exchanges of the time.

In the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals named KOLLIE residing in Germany and England. One such individual was Johann Kollie (1735-1812), a German composer and musician who is renowned for his contributions to the development of the classical music genre.

The 19th century saw the name KOLLIE gain further recognition, with several notable individuals making their mark in various fields. One such individual was Cornelis Kollie (1822-1892), a Dutch botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Netherlands.

Another notable figure was Johanna Kollie (1845-1920), a Dutch writer and feminist who campaigned for women's rights and education. Her novel, 'De Strijd van een Vrouw' (The Struggle of a Woman), shed light on the struggles faced by women in the 19th century and became a seminal work in Dutch literature.

As the name spread across the globe, it encountered various linguistic and cultural influences, resulting in slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origin of the surname KOLLIE remained rooted in its Dutch heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kollie

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

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

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