Explore the Family Name Coonce
The meaning of Coonce
Americanized form of German Kunz and Kuntz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coonce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Coonce has seen slight fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 20,138 in popularity across the country, with 1,231 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, although the number of people named Coonce increased to 1,284, indicating a 4.31% growth, the rank dropped to 20,627. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease from 0.46 to 0.44 (-4.35%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,138 | #20,627 | -2.43% |
| Count | 1,231 | 1,284 | 4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coonce
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Coonce also witnessed some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of the bearers of this surname were White (93.99%), followed by Black (2.03%), Hispanic (1.54%), and those of two or more races (1.46%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the largest group remained White (93.07%), there was an increase in all other categories. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories recorded some representation at 0.62% and 0.86% respectively. The proportions of those identifying as Black, Hispanic, and of two or more races also rose to 2.18%, 1.71%, and 1.56%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 93.07% | -0.98% |
| Black | 2.03% | 2.18% | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.71% | 11.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.56% | 6.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |