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

Konchan, 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 Konchan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konchan in America

Konchan is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konchan surname appeared 130 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 Konchan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konchan 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 Konchan

The surname KONCHAN originates from Poland, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Polish word "koncha," meaning "the end" or "the last." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived at the end of a village or settlement.

KONCHAN is thought to have roots in the Silesian region of southwestern Poland, particularly in the areas around the cities of Wrocław and Opole. Early records show variations in spelling, including Konchani, Konchansky, and Konchanitz.

One of the earliest known references to the name KONCHAN can be found in a document from the Cistercian monastery in Lubiąż, dated 1237. The document mentions a landowner named Konrad Konchan, who donated a parcel of land to the monastery.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Jan Konchan served as a knight under King Władysław II Jagiełło. He was noted for his bravery in battle against the Teutonic Knights during the Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned scholar and humanist named Mikołaj Konchan (1460-1522) gained fame for his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin. He taught at the University of Krakow and was a significant figure in the Polish intellectual circles of his time.

In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Stanisław Konchan (1620-1687) became a prominent figure in the city of Gdańsk (Danzig). He was involved in the lucrative trade of amber and established a successful business empire.

Another notable individual with the surname KONCHAN was Józef Konchan (1778-1857), a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded the prestigious Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration.

While the KONCHAN surname may have originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Polish nation and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konchan

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

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

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