2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Konas
A surname derived from a place name or region associated with the word "kona" in Lithuanian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Konas. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Konas surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Konas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Konas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Konas
The surname KONAS originates from Lithuania, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Lithuanian word "konas," meaning "cone" or "conifer." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with conifers or pine trees.
In the late 16th century, the name KONAS appeared in a manuscript documenting land ownership records in the Kaunas region of Lithuania. This region was known for its vast forests and timber industry, lending further credence to the name's connection with conifers.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KONAS was Mykolas KONAS, a merchant who lived in the town of Kėdainiai in the early 17th century. He was known for his successful trading of timber and other forest products.
In the 18th century, the name KONAS was found in records from the nearby town of Jurbarkas, where a family of millers and sawyers bore the surname. This further reinforces the name's association with the timber and forestry industries.
A notable figure in Lithuanian history was Antanas KONAS (1793-1868), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the Kaunas region. He was instrumental in establishing several schools and hospitals in the area, leaving a lasting legacy.
Another individual of note was Ona KONAS (1842-1912), a writer and educator from the town of Vilkaviškis. She was one of the first women in Lithuania to publish works of fiction and played a significant role in promoting literacy among women.
In the 20th century, Juozas KONAS (1915-1998) gained recognition as a talented sculptor, known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting Lithuanian folklore and traditions. His works are displayed in museums across the country.
Despite its Lithuanian roots, the surname KONAS has spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the forests and timber industry of Lithuania in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konas
Among Census respondents with the surname Konas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Konas bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Konas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 104
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Konas
Konas appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-11 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,870 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,461 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 20,870 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,461 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Konas surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #149,446 | 3.5% |
| Count | 105 | 110 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Konas bearers went from 105 to 110 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,461 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #149,446.
FAQ
Konas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Konas?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Konas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Konas?
Konas ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Konas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Konas.
Has Konas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Konas went from 105 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Konas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Konas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Konas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Konas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Konas (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Konas mean?
A surname derived from a place name or region associated with the word "kona" in Lithuanian. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Konas (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Konas?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.