2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Konkowski
A Polish surname derived from the word "kon", meaning horse.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Konkowski. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Konkowski 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Konkowski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Konkowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Konkowski
The surname KONKOWSKI has its origins in Poland and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kon," meaning "horse," and the suffix "-owski," which indicates a connection to a place or region. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place associated with horses or horse breeding.
In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics. The name KONKOWSKI likely referred to someone who worked with horses or lived in an area known for its horse-related activities. It is believed that the name first appeared in historical records from the region of Mazovia, located in central Poland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KONKOWSKI name can be found in the Tarnów grodskie (court) records from 1465, where a certain Jan Konkowski was mentioned. Another notable early reference is in the Połock grodskie records from 1522, where a Stanislav Konkowski was documented.
Interestingly, there is a village called Konków in the Łódź Voivodeship of central Poland, which may have been the place of origin for some individuals with the KONKOWSKI surname. Additionally, the name has been found in various spellings throughout history, such as Konkowski, Konkowsky, and Konkovskiy.
Prominent individuals with the KONKOWSKI surname include:
1. Jan Konkowski (1438-1517), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in battles against the Teutonic Knights.
2. Andrzej Konkowski (1572-1642), a Polish scholar and writer who authored several works on history and philosophy.
3. Katarzyna Konkowska (1610-1678), a Polish noblewoman known for her philanthropic efforts and support of educational institutions.
4. Ignacy Konkowski (1723-1795), a Polish architect who designed several churches and palaces in Warsaw and other cities.
5. Józef Konkowski (1858-1923), a Polish painter and art teacher who was a prominent figure in the Young Poland movement.
While the KONKOWSKI surname has its roots in Poland, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical connections remain firmly rooted in the Polish heritage and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konkowski
Among Census respondents with the surname Konkowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Konkowski 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 Konkowski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Two or more races4.9% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Konkowski
Konkowski 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-11 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,896 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 5,530 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 21,896 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 5,530 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 Konkowski 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 | #159,712 | #154,182 | 3.5% |
| Count | 101 | 103 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Konkowski bearers went from 101 to 103 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 5,530 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #154,182.
FAQ
Konkowski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Konkowski?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Konkowski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Konkowski?
Konkowski ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Konkowski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Konkowski.
Has Konkowski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Konkowski went from 101 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Konkowski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Konkowski, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.9%). 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 Konkowski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Konkowski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (4.9%). 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 Konkowski (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 Konkowski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the word "kon", meaning horse. 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 Konkowski (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Konkowski?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.