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

Koren, 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 Koren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koren in America

Koren is the 16273rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koren surname appeared 1,772 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 Koren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koren 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 Koren

The surname Koren is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in present-day Croatia and Serbia. It is derived from the Slavic word "koren," which means "root" or "core," suggesting a connection to nature or a deeply-rooted family lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Koren can be found in the historical records of the medieval Kingdom of Croatia, where it appeared as early as the 12th century. These records often referred to individuals with the name Koren as landowners or members of the local nobility.

In the 16th century, the surname Koren gained prominence in the region of Dalmatia, particularly in the coastal city of Zadar. During this period, several notable individuals bearing the name Koren were recorded, including Petar Koren (1508-1572), a prominent trader and merchant who played a significant role in the city's economic development.

The name Koren also has connections to various place names in Eastern Europe. For instance, the village of Koren in the Littoral region of Slovenia is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in the area.

Throughout history, several noteworthy individuals have carried the surname Koren. Some examples include:

1. Josip Koren (1766-1840), a Croatian writer and poet who is considered one of the pioneers of the Croatian literary revival in the 19th century.
2. Petar Koren (1887-1957), a Croatian theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Christian ethics.
3. Velimir Koren (1909-1991), a Serbian painter and sculptor known for his abstract and surrealist works, which were heavily influenced by the Balkan region's folk art traditions.
4. Damir Koren (born 1958), a Croatian businessman and entrepreneur who has been involved in various ventures, including the energy sector and real estate development.
5. Radovan Koren (born 1973), a Serbian professional basketball player who played in several European leagues and represented the Yugoslav national team in international competitions.

While the surname Koren is primarily associated with the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Slavic cultures and their connection to the land and nature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koren

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

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

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