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

Kahkonen, 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 Kahkonen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kahkonen in America

Kahkonen is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kahkonen surname appeared 116 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 Kahkonen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kahkonen 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 Kahkonen

The surname Kahkonen is a Finnish name that originated in the 19th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "kahko," which means "curved" or "crooked," and the suffix "-nen," which is a common Finnish surname ending. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a crooked or curved river or other geographical feature.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kahkonen date back to the mid-1800s in Finland. During this time, many Finnish surnames were being standardized and recorded in official documents. The name may have been based on an older place name or nickname, but the exact origins are unclear.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Kahkonen was Juho Kahkonen, a farmer born in 1842 in the Finnish region of Kainuu. He was known for his expertise in traditional Finnish farming methods and passed down his knowledge to future generations.

In the late 19th century, a man named Antti Kahkonen (1865-1932) became a prominent figure in the Finnish labor movement. He advocated for workers' rights and helped establish several labor unions in the country.

Another notable individual with the surname Kahkonen was Aino Kahkonen (1889-1962), a Finnish author and poet. She wrote several collections of poetry and short stories that explored themes of nature, love, and Finnish culture.

In the early 20th century, Vilho Kahkonen (1901-1978) was a Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki and other Finnish cities. His work was characterized by a blend of traditional Finnish and modern architectural styles.

More recently, Mika Kahkonen (born 1967) is a Finnish politician and member of the Finnish Parliament. He has served as a member of the National Coalition Party since the early 2000s and has held various leadership positions within the party.

While the surname Kahkonen is not among the most common in Finland, it has a rich history dating back to the 19th century and has been associated with several notable individuals in various fields throughout Finnish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kahkonen

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

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

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