2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Konemann
A surname derived from the Middle Low German word "kone," meaning a small house or cabin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Konemann. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Konemann 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Konemann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Konemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.1%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Konemann
The surname KONEMANN originated in Germany, and its earliest recorded examples date back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Konemann," which translates to "cony man" or "rabbit man." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a rabbit hunter or trader.
The earliest known reference to the KONEMANN surname can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, where a certain Johann Konemann was mentioned in a document from 1528. Other early records show the name spelled as "Konneman" or "Kohnemann," which were likely regional variations.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the KONEMANN surname began to spread across various regions of Germany, including the states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Hesse. Some notable individuals from this period include:
1. Matthias Konemann (1617-1687), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Soest.
2. Anna Konemann (1652-1721), a renowned midwife who practiced in the city of Münster.
As the 19th century dawned, the KONEMANN name became more widespread, and several individuals bearing this surname gained recognition in various fields. One such person was Wilhelm Konemann (1814-1892), a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Prussian parliament.
In the 20th century, the KONEMANN surname continued to be represented across various professions and disciplines. Some notable individuals include:
1. Karl Konemann (1901-1978), a German artist and sculptor known for his works in metal and stone.
2. Hildegard Konemann (1912-2001), a celebrated author and poet who wrote extensively about life in rural Germany.
3. Günter Konemann (1927-2005), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who founded the Konemann Publishing House.
4. Dieter Konemann (born 1939), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin.
While the KONEMANN surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name's rich history and origins can be traced back to the German regions where it first emerged centuries ago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konemann
Among Census respondents with the surname Konemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.1%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Konemann 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 Konemann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 90
- Two or more races11.1% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Konemann
Konemann 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,654 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,540 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,654 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,540 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 Konemann 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 | #149,395 | #150,935 | -1.0% |
| Count | 110 | 108 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Konemann bearers went from 110 to 108 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,540 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #150,935.
FAQ
Konemann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Konemann?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Konemann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Konemann?
Konemann ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Konemann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Konemann.
Has Konemann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Konemann went from 110 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Konemann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Konemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.1%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Konemann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Konemann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Two or More Races (11.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Konemann (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 Konemann mean?
A surname derived from the Middle Low German word "kone," meaning a small house or cabin. 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 Konemann (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 people have the last name Konemann?
See how many people have the last name Konemann on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.