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

Kornahrens, 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 Kornahrens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kornahrens in America

Kornahrens is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kornahrens surname appeared 176 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 Kornahrens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kornahrens 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 Kornahrens

The surname KORNAHRENS is a fascinating one that can be traced back to its origins in the region of Saxony, Germany, during the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the German words "Korn" (meaning grain) and "Ahrens" (a surname with roots in the name Aaron). This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in the grain trade or agriculture, possibly bearing the given name Aaron.

Early records from the 1600s indicate that the name was prevalent in the towns and villages around Dresden and Leipzig. One of the earliest known references is found in a parish register from 1612, where a certain Johann KORNAHRENS is listed as a resident of the village of Taucha, near Leipzig. This particular entry provides valuable insight into the name's historical spelling and geographical distribution.

Over the centuries, various spelling variations emerged, including KORNÄHRENS, KORNAHRENSS, and KORNÄHRENS. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the German language itself. It is worth noting that some records from the 18th century also mention a family by the name of KORNAHRENS residing in the town of Plauen, situated in the Vogtland region of Saxony.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Friedrich Wilhelm KORNAHRENS (1783-1861), a prominent scholar and educator from Dresden. He authored several works on German literature and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. Another individual of historical significance was Karl August KORNAHRENS (1810-1879), a celebrated composer and organist who made significant contributions to the musical landscape of Saxony during the 19th century.

In the realm of politics, the name KORNAHRENS gained recognition through the figure of Otto KORNAHRENS (1857-1924), a member of the German Reichstag (parliament) who represented the Social Democratic Party in the early 20th century. His political career spanned several decades and included his involvement in the formation of the Weimar Republic.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning the genealogist and historian, Wilhelmina KORNAHRENS (1892-1976), whose meticulous research on the KORNAHRENS family lineage provided invaluable insights into the name's origins and evolution over time. Her work remains a valuable resource for researchers and genealogists studying this particular surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kornahrens

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

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

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