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

Konek, 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 Konek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konek in America

Konek is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konek surname appeared 126 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 Konek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konek 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 Konek

The surname KONEK has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of Poland and Ukraine. The name dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the Polish word "konik," which means "little horse" or "pony." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with horses or had a physical resemblance to a small horse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KONEK can be found in the Polish town of Krakow in the late 1500s. A merchant named Jakub KONEK was mentioned in a local registry, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, there are records of a nobleman named Stanislaw KONEK who owned a small estate in the village of Nowy Sacz, located in southern Poland. His family crest featured a rearing horse, further reinforcing the connection between the name and equine imagery.

During the 18th century, a famous Polish artist named Zygmunt KONEK gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures. He was born in 1722 and died in 1798, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful artworks that can still be found in churches across Poland.

In the 19th century, a Ukrainian writer and poet named Volodymyr KONEK (1828-1891) made a significant contribution to Ukrainian literature. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Ukrainian people under foreign rule.

Another notable figure with the surname KONEK was Franciszek KONEK (1856-1934), a Polish engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the Gdansk Shipyard, one of the largest and most important shipyards in Europe during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konek

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

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

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