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

Kontak, 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 Kontak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kontak in America

Kontak is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kontak surname appeared 167 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 Kontak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kontak 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 Kontak

The surname KONTAK has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "kontak," which means "contact" or "connection." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a messenger or intermediary, facilitating communication and connections between people.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Kontack" or "Kontacki," reflecting the local dialects and variations in pronunciation. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jakub Kontack was mentioned in a land deed from 1472.

One of the notable individuals bearing this surname was Jan Kontak, a prominent merchant from the city of Gdansk, who lived during the late 16th century. His successful trading ventures and active participation in the city's guild system earned him a respectable reputation in the region.

Another historical figure of note was Marcin Kontak, a soldier who fought in the Polish-Swedish War of the mid-17th century. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was mentioned in several accounts of the time.

In the 18th century, the name appears in records from the village of Kontaki, located in the Lublin region of eastern Poland. It is possible that the village took its name from an early settler bearing the KONTAK surname, or vice versa.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a certain Karol Kontak gained notoriety as a skilled clockmaker in the city of Warsaw. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the city's affluent residents and earned him a reputation for craftsmanship.

Throughout the centuries, the KONTAK surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, farmers, soldiers, and merchants. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the history and culture of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kontak

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

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

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