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

Kohnen, 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 Kohnen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kohnen in America

Kohnen is the 26654th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kohnen surname appeared 914 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 Kohnen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kohnen 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 Kohnen

The surname KOHNEN is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of Germany, particularly the areas around modern-day North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.

The name KOHNEN is derived from the Old German word "kohne," which means a small farmhouse or a cottage. This suggests that the name was initially borne by individuals who lived in or owned a modest dwelling or a small farm.

In the historical records, the earliest known mention of the name KOHNEN can be found in the Wachtendonck Parish registers from the 16th century. These registers document the presence of families bearing this surname in the small town of Wachtendonk, located in the Lower Rhine region of Germany.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KOHNEN was Johann Kohnen, born in 1573 in the village of Rees, located in the present-day state of North Rhine-Westphalia. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to use the KOHNEN surname in the region.

During the 17th century, the name KOHNEN appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and land registries, in the areas around the cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of the Rhineland region by that time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname KOHNEN was Friedrich Kohnen, born in 1702 in the town of Kreuznach, located in the present-day state of Rhineland-Palatinate. He was a renowned clockmaker and inventor, known for his innovations in timekeeping mechanisms.

Another prominent individual bearing the KOHNEN surname was Heinrich Kohnen, born in 1821 in the city of Aachen. He was a successful industrialist and entrepreneur, who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the Aachen region during the 19th century.

In the early 20th century, a notable figure with the KOHNEN surname was Karl Kohnen, born in 1885 in the city of Bonn. He was a renowned archaeologist and historian, known for his extensive research on Roman settlements in Germany and his contributions to the field of ancient history.

Throughout its history, the surname KOHNEN has been associated with various occupations, including farming, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and academia. While the name may have originated from modest beginnings, it has been carried by individuals who have achieved success and recognition in their respective fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kohnen

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

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

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