2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Konvalin
A surname derived from the Czech word for "lily of the valley" flower.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Konvalin. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Konvalin 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Konvalin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Konvalin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Konvalin
The surname KONVALIN has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word 'konvalinka,' which translates to 'lily of the valley.' This flower was commonly found in the region and may have been used as a descriptor for someone who lived near a patch of these delicate white blossoms.
The earliest known record of the KONVALIN name appears in a 1287 manuscript from the town of Pilsen, where a landowner named Jan Konvalin is mentioned. The spelling at that time was 'Konualyn,' reflecting the evolution of the Czech language over the centuries.
By the 15th century, the name had spread to neighboring regions, and variations such as 'Konvalinka' and 'Konvalinec' began to appear in historical documents. One notable figure from this era was Jakub Konvalin, a prominent metalsmith who crafted intricate chalices for churches in Prague during the reign of King Wenceslaus IV (1361-1419).
In the 17th century, the KONVALIN name was associated with a small village near the town of Jičín, which was once known as 'Konvalinov.' This place name likely originated from the surname itself, suggesting that the family had a significant presence in the area.
One of the most famous figures bearing the KONVALIN surname was Vojtěch Konvalin (1725-1792), a celebrated Czech architect and builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Prague, including the Church of St. Nicholas and the Clam-Gallas Palace.
Another notable individual was Jan Konvalin (1856-1928), a renowned botanist and naturalist who studied the flora of the Czech lands and made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. His extensive herbarium collection is housed at the National Museum in Prague.
During the 19th century, the KONVALIN name continued to be found throughout the Czech regions, with some families also migrating to neighboring countries like Austria and Germany. One such individual was Josef Konvalin (1832-1906), a Czech-born painter who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits in Vienna.
Throughout its history, the KONVALIN surname has maintained its connection to the Czech lands and the delicate lily of the valley flower, symbolizing resilience, humility, and a deep appreciation for nature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konvalin
Among Census respondents with the surname Konvalin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Konvalin 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 Konvalin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Konvalin
Konvalin 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
#124,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
+21 bearers (+17.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 8,566 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-19 bearers (-13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,240 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #124,548 | 138 | 0.05 | +21 bearers (+17.9%) | Up 8,566 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-13.8%) | Down 18,240 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 Konvalin 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 | #124,548 | #142,788 | -14.6% |
| Count | 138 | 119 | -13.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Konvalin bearers went from 138 to 119 (-13.8% change). The surname moved down 18,240 positions in the national ranking, going from #124,548 to #142,788.
FAQ
Konvalin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Konvalin?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Konvalin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Konvalin?
Konvalin ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Konvalin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Konvalin.
Has Konvalin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Konvalin went from 138 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 19 (-13.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #124,548 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Konvalin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Konvalin, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Konvalin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Konvalin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Konvalin (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 Konvalin mean?
A surname derived from the Czech word for "lily of the valley" flower. 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 Konvalin (0.04 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 Konvalin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.