Explore the Family Name Koehnen
The meaning of Koehnen
North German (Köhnen): see Kohnen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koehnen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koehnen has seen moderate fluctuations in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,608th in popularity and marginally slipped to the 52,970th spot by 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.69%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.68% during the same period, going from 370 to 391. The proportion per 100 thousand people slightly decreased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #52,970 | -0.69% |
| Count | 370 | 391 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koehnen
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Koehnen identify as White. In 2000, about 97.84% of individuals identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.19% by 2010, marking a change of -0.66%. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 97.19% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |