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

Konrad, 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 Konrad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konrad in America

Konrad is the 10514th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konrad surname appeared 3,052 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 Konrad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konrad 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 Konrad

The surname Konrad has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German words "kuoni" meaning bold or brave, and "rad" meaning counsel or advice, suggesting a meaning of "bold advisor" or "brave counselor."

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. It was common for individuals to adopt surnames based on their professions, physical characteristics, or places of origin during this period.

In the 13th century, the name Konrad appeared in several historical records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, which contains documents relating to the history of Saxony. One notable mention is Konrad von Marburg, a 13th-century German priest and inquisitor known for his role in the persecution of heretics during the Inquisition.

The name Konrad has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most prominent was Konrad von Hochstaden (c. 1205-1261), a German nobleman and Archbishop of Cologne, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Holy Roman Empire during the 13th century.

Another individual of note was Konrad Zuse (1910-1995), a German civil engineer and computer pioneer who is credited with building the first programmable computer, the Z3, in 1941.

In the realm of literature, Konrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825-1898) was a Swiss poet and historical novelist celebrated for his works such as "Jürg Jenatsch" and "Die Richterin."

The surname Konrad has also been linked to various place names, particularly in Germany. For instance, the town of Konradsdorf in Saxony is believed to have derived its name from an individual named Konrad who may have been a landowner or founder of the settlement.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Konrad has undergone various spellings, including Konrad, Konradt, and Konradts, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes. However, the core meaning and significance of the name as a symbol of bravery and wise counsel have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konrad

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

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

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