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

Konkel, 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 Konkel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konkel in America

Konkel is the 18523rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konkel surname appeared 1,490 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Konkel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konkel 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 Konkel

The surname Konkel has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kunkel," which translates to "spindle" or "distaff," suggesting a connection to the spinning or weaving trades. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced to the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest known references to the Konkel name appears in the records of the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, dated 1587. These records mention a family by the name of Konkel residing in the area at that time. Another early mention is found in the church records of the village of Zschopau, Saxony, from the early 17th century.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Konkel surname began to spread across other parts of Germany, with families bearing the name appearing in places like Brandenburg, Württemberg, and Hesse. Some variations in spelling, such as Kunkel and Kunckel, were also documented during this period.

Notably, the Konkel name is associated with a few historical figures, including Johann Konkel (1647-1720), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of optics. Another noteworthy individual was Friedrich Konkel (1782-1846), a Prussian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.

Other notable individuals with the Konkel surname include:

1. Heinrich Konkel (1588-1662), a German clockmaker and inventor from Nuremberg.
2. Anna Konkel (1615-1678), a German midwife and herbalist known for her work in the city of Hamburg.
3. Johannes Konkel (1721-1798), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Görlitz.
4. Wilhelm Konkel (1849-1923), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Konkel Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
5. Eva Konkel (1894-1981), a German artist and sculptor known for her work in the expressionist style.

While the Konkel surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insight into the origins and early history of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konkel

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

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

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