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

Kohanteb, 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 Kohanteb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kohanteb in America

Kohanteb is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kohanteb surname appeared 100 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 Kohanteb.

The history of the last name Kohanteb

The surname KOHANTEB is believed to have originated in the region that is now known as Austria during the late 15th century. It likely derives from an old Germanic word meaning "one who lives on a hill" or "one who lives on a knoll." The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Kohenteb," which appeared in a land registry document from the town of Salzburg in 1492.

KOHANTEB is thought to be a locational surname, meaning it was originally derived from a specific place name. Some historians have suggested it may be linked to the village of Kohantebach, which was located in the Austrian Alps near the present-day border with Switzerland. This village no longer exists, having been abandoned sometime in the 16th century due to harsh living conditions and economic hardship.

One of the earliest known bearers of the KOHANTEB surname was Hans Kohanteb, a farmer and landowner who was born in the village of Kohantebach around 1470. Records show that he was involved in a dispute over grazing rights on a nearby alpine meadow in 1521.

Another notable figure with the KOHANTEB surname was Margaretha Kohanteb, who was born in the town of Innsbruck in 1552. She was a midwife and herbalist, and is mentioned in several local chronicles for her expertise in traditional medicine and her work assisting with childbirth.

In the 17th century, the KOHANTEB name appears to have spread to other parts of Austria and neighboring regions. For example, there is a record of a Johann Kohanteb, who was a blacksmith in the town of Klagenfurt in 1671.

One of the most famous individuals with the KOHANTEB surname was Franz Kohanteb, a renowned clockmaker who lived in Vienna from 1725 to 1803. He was celebrated for his intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces, many of which were commissioned by members of the Austrian nobility and the imperial court.

Another notable figure was Anna Maria Kohanteb, who was born in the town of Graz in 1789. She was a talented artist and painter, known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. Several of her works are preserved in the collection of the Joanneum Museum in Graz.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kohanteb

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

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

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