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

Konen, 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 Konen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konen in America

Konen is the 19177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konen surname appeared 1,416 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 Konen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konen 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 Konen

The surname Konen is of German origin, derived from the Old German word "kon," which means "bold" or "brave." It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany, during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Konen can be found in historical records from the 14th century, where it was spelled as "Konen." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was considered courageous or daring.

In the 15th century, the surname Konen appeared in church records from the city of Augsburg, located in the Bavarian region of Germany. This indicates that the name had become more established and was being used as a hereditary surname by families in the area.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Konen (1492-1557) was a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in the town of Nördlingen, Bavaria, and later became a professor at the University of Wittenberg, where he worked alongside Martin Luther.

In the 17th century, the surname Konen spread beyond Bavaria and into other parts of Germany. Records from this time show the name being used in various towns and cities, such as Cologne, Frankfurt, and Hamburg.

Another notable figure with the surname Konen was Johann Philipp Konen (1801-1874), a German architect and urban planner. He was born in Cologne and is best known for his work on the reconstruction of the city after it was heavily damaged during World War II.

Other historical figures with the surname Konen include Wilhelm Konen (1868-1945), a German writer and journalist; Hans Konen (1914-2007), a German painter and sculptor; and Christoph Konen (born 1955), a contemporary German writer and literary critic.

Throughout its history, the surname Konen has maintained a strong connection to its German roots and the meaning of "bold" or "brave." Its presence in various historical records and the achievements of notable individuals bearing this name have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konen

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

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

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