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

Konkol, 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 Konkol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konkol in America

Konkol is the 23065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konkol surname appeared 1,108 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 Konkol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konkol 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 Konkol

The surname KONKOL is of Polish origin, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Polish word "konkol," which means "weed" or "darnel," a type of rye grass that resembles wheat. This name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who worked with grains or was associated with agriculture.

The earliest known record of the KONKOL surname is found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a family bearing this name was documented in the parish records of the Church of St. Mary in the late 1500s. Over time, the name spread to other regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Warsaw and Poznan.

One notable historical figure with the KONKOL surname was Jan Konkol (1690-1759), a Polish priest and philosopher who taught at the University of Krakow. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were influential in his time and are still studied by scholars today.

In the 18th century, a branch of the KONKOL family emigrated to the Russian Empire, settling in the region now known as Belarus. Franciszek Konkol (1772-1841), a landowner and influential figure in the Belarusian town of Grodno, was a prominent member of this branch of the family.

During the 19th century, many Polish families, including those bearing the KONKOL surname, emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas, seeking better opportunities or fleeing political upheaval. Stanislaw Konkol (1825-1903), a Polish immigrant to the United States, became a successful farmer and landowner in the state of Wisconsin.

Another notable bearer of the KONKOL name was Wladyslaw Konkol (1872-1952), a Polish artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were widely exhibited in Poland and several other European countries during his lifetime.

Historically, the KONKOL surname has also been spelled in various ways, such as Konkolewski, Konkolowicz, and Konkolski, reflecting regional variations and the influence of other languages in areas where Polish communities settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konkol

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

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

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