Explore the Family Name De Koning
The meaning of De Koning
Dutch: variant of Koning, with the definite article de ‘the’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Dirk, Hendrikus. German Johannes, Bernhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name De Koning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "De Koning" has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,120th most common surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 46,404th spot, marking a growth rate of 1.52%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 424 in 2000 to 459 in 2010, an increase of 8.25%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #46,404 | 1.52% |
| Count | 424 | 459 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Koning
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "De Koning" identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.70% in 2000 to 93.25% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, going from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010—a change of 121.19%. Also, by 2010, a small percentage (2.83%) of those with the De Koning surname identified as Hispanic, a category that reported zero in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.25% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.61% | 121.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |