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

Kolonich, 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 Kolonich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kolonich in America

Kolonich is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kolonich surname appeared 120 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 Kolonich.

The history of the last name Kolonich

The surname Kolonich is of Croatian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Croatian town of Kolonić, located near the city of Varaždin in northwestern Croatia. The name is likely derived from the Slavic word "kolon," meaning "settler" or "colonist."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kolonich surname can be found in the 16th-century documents from the region of Slavonia, which was part of the Croatian Military Frontier under the Habsburg Monarchy. During this time, the Kolonich family played a prominent role in the defense of the Croatian territories against Ottoman incursions.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Kolonich surname was Sigismund Kolonich (1677-1751), a Croatian Catholic bishop and writer. He served as the Bishop of Nona (modern-day Nin) and was known for his literary works on religious and historical topics.

Another prominent individual with the Kolonich surname was Ivan Kolonich (1592-1643), a Croatian nobleman and military commander. He served as the Vice-Ban (deputy governor) of Croatia and led Croatian troops in battles against the Ottoman Empire during the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, the Kolonich family expanded its influence beyond Croatia. Joseph Kolonich (1730-1805) was an Austrian Catholic prelate and the Prince-Archbishop of Vienna from 1781 until his death. He was a notable figure in the Enlightenment era and played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Vienna.

The Kolonich surname can also be found in historical records from neighboring regions of Croatia, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. One notable figure was Jovan Kolonich (1780-1849), a Serbian writer and educator who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and contributed to the development of Serbian literature and education.

Throughout its history, the Kolonich surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Kolonić, Kolonic, and Kolonits. These variations often reflected regional dialects or linguistic adaptations over time. Despite these variations, the surname has maintained its distinct Croatian heritage and continues to be a part of the cultural tapestry of the Balkan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kolonich

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

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 Kolonich 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.

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

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