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

Konkle, 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 Konkle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konkle in America

Konkle is the 22809th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konkle surname appeared 1,123 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 Konkle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konkle 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 Konkle

The surname Konkle has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "Konkel," which referred to a cone-shaped hill or a specific type of dwelling. The name was likely given as a descriptive identifier to someone who lived near such a geographical feature or in a particular type of conical-shaped house.

The earliest recorded instances of the Konkle surname can be traced back to the 13th century in regions of present-day Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. Historical records from that period, including land deeds and census rolls, show various spellings like Konkel, Konckle, and Konckele.

One notable early bearer of the name was Hans Konckele, a farmer and landowner from the village of Rothenburg in the 14th century. His name appears in local tax records from the year 1362. Another example is Johann Konkel, a master craftsman and woodcarver from Nuremberg, who was born around 1420 and is credited with creating intricate wooden sculptures for local churches.

The Konkle name also found its way into historical manuscripts and chronicles. A 15th-century chronicle of the city of Erfurt mentions a certain Konrad Konckle, who served as a city councilor in the year 1456. Additionally, the surname is referenced in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

As the centuries progressed, the Konkle surname spread across various regions of Germany and beyond. Notable individuals bearing the name include:

1. Johann Konkel (1588-1657), a German composer and organist from Saxony, known for his sacred choral works.
2. Elias Konkle (1704-1784), a German immigrant to Pennsylvania, USA, who settled in the Lehigh Valley and established a prominent family line.
3. Friedrich Konkle (1811-1879), a German-born American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, in the mid-19th century.
4. Amalie Konkle (1854-1932), a German opera singer and vocal teacher, renowned for her performances in the operas of Wagner and Strauss.
5. Karl Konkel (1877-1945), a German architect and urban planner known for his work in Berlin and other German cities in the early 20th century.

While the Konkle surname has its roots in Germany, it has since been carried across various parts of the world, particularly through emigration to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name has undergone some variations in spelling and pronunciation over time, but its origins can be traced back to the medieval German countryside and the distinctive geographical or architectural features that inspired it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konkle

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

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

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