2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Konsdorf
A surname denoting someone from the village of Konsdorf.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Konsdorf. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Konsdorf 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Konsdorf in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Konsdorf, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Konsdorf
The surname Konsdorf is of German origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to a person from the town or village of Konsdorf, which is situated in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The name Konsdorf is derived from the Old High German words "kuning" meaning "king" and "dorf" meaning "village" or "settlement". This suggests that the name may have been associated with a village or settlement that was once owned or governed by a king or a member of the royal family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Konsdorf can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Nassoicus, a collection of historical documents from the Nassau region of Germany, which dates back to the 13th century. The name appears in records and manuscripts from various regions of Germany throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Konsdorf was Johannes Konsdorf, a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1497 in the town of Konsdorf and died in 1567.
Another prominent individual with the surname Konsdorf was Friedrich Konsdorf, a German painter and engraver who lived during the 17th century. He was known for his intricate engravings of landscapes and architectural scenes, and his works can be found in various museums across Europe.
In the 18th century, the name Konsdorf gained recognition through the work of Johann Konsdorf, a German composer and organist. He was born in 1701 in the town of Konsdorf and is remembered for his contributions to the development of organ music during the Baroque period.
The 19th century saw the rise of Wilhelm Konsdorf, a German philosopher and academic. He was born in 1818 in the town of Konsdorf and served as a professor at several prestigious universities in Germany, including the University of Berlin.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, a notable figure with the surname Konsdorf was Karl Konsdorf, a German politician and activist who played a significant role in the labor movement and the fight for workers' rights. He was born in 1890 in the town of Konsdorf and became a prominent figure in the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konsdorf
Among Census respondents with the surname Konsdorf, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Konsdorf 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 Konsdorf surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Konsdorf
Konsdorf appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,441 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,441 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 Konsdorf 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 | #143,149 | #153,590 | -7.3% |
| Count | 116 | 104 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Konsdorf bearers went from 116 to 104 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,441 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #153,590.
FAQ
Konsdorf surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Konsdorf?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Konsdorf. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Konsdorf?
Konsdorf ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Konsdorf. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Konsdorf.
Has Konsdorf become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Konsdorf went from 116 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Konsdorf?
Among Census respondents with the surname Konsdorf, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). 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 Konsdorf in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Konsdorf appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (4.8%). 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 Konsdorf (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 Konsdorf mean?
A surname denoting someone from the village of Konsdorf. 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 Konsdorf (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 people share the surname Konsdorf?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.