Explore the Family Name Katona
The meaning of Katona
Hungarian: occupational name from katona ‘soldier’ (from Byzantine Greek katouna ‘tent, camp’, from Italian cantone). This surname is also found in Romania, Slovakia, Czechia, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Antal, Gaza, Geza, Imre, Istvan, Lajos, Sandor, Tibor, Zsuzsa.
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How common is the last name Katona in the United States?
The surname Katona decreased in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, slipping from the 17,268th most common name in 2000 to the 18,808th in 2010, a change of -8.92%. The count of people with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 1,509 to 1,456, a decrease of -3.51%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Katona per 100,000 population also saw a decline from 0.56 to 0.49, or -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #18,808 | -8.92% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,456 | -3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.49 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katona
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Katona identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though this proportion did see a slight decrease from 96.22% to 95.33%. There was growth in the number identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.40% to 0.48%) and Hispanic (from 1.79% to 1.85%). A significant increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 1.13% to 1.92%. No individuals with the surname Katona identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.33% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.92% | 69.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 1.85% | 3.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.48% | 20% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |