Explore the Family Name Koen
The meaning of Koen
1. Dutch: nickname from Middle Dutch coen(e) ‘bold, daring’ or personal name Cono with the same meaning. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen. 3. Irish: variant of Coyne.
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How common is the last name Koen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Koen has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koen was ranked 18,594th in terms of popularity and had a count of 1367 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 19834 with a count of 1355 people, marking a decrease of 6.67% in rank and around 0.88% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 9.8%, from 0.51 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,594 | #19,834 | -6.67% |
| Count | 1,367 | 1,355 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.46 | -9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Koen identify as White, although there is a slight decrease from 84.42% in 2000 to 78.97% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black populations with this surname have increased over time, with the Hispanic population experiencing a significant 132.19% increase from 1.46% to 3.39%. The Black population has grown by 27.06%, from 11.27% in 2000 to 14.32% in 2010. The percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible in 2000 but rose to 0.59% each in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decline from 2.19% to 2.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.42% | 78.97% | -6.46% |
| Black | 11.27% | 14.32% | 27.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 3.39% | 132.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.14% | -2.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |