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

Konz, 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 Konz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Konz in America

Konz is the 21068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Konz surname appeared 1,247 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 Konz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Konz 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 Konz

The surname Konz is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "kon," which means "bold" or "daring." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a courageous or fearless character.

In some historical records, the name appears with slight variations in spelling, such as Kontz or Konze. These variations could be attributed to regional dialects or scribal errors in documentation from those times. The earliest known appearance of the name Konz can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Konz was Johann Konz, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1531. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Konz, a German composer and organist who lived from 1701 to 1765. He served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg and composed numerous sacred works and organ pieces that were widely performed in his time.

In the realm of literature, there was Johann Peter Konz, a German poet and writer who lived from 1765 to 1829. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Gedichte" (Poems), which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Moving into more recent history, there was Peter Konz, a German-born American football player who played as an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) from 2012 to 2019. He was born in 1989 and played for teams such as the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos.

Another notable individual with the surname Konz was Hermann Konz, a German-American architect who lived from 1893 to 1967. He was particularly known for his work in the Art Deco style and designed several iconic buildings in New York City, including the Bronx County Courthouse and the Bronx General Post Office.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Konz

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

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

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