Explore the Family Name Koeneke
The meaning of Koeneke
German (Köneke): from a pet form of the personal name Konrad. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Koeneke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koeneke saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the ranking of the surname was 71610 with 254 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the ranking had increased to 70403 and the count of people with this surname rose by 9.45% to 278. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #70,403 | 1.69% |
| Count | 254 | 278 | 9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koeneke
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Koeneke are primarily of White descent, although there has been an increase in Hispanic representation as well. In 2000, 97.64% identified as White, but this decreased to 91.37% by 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic went from 2.36% to 7.55%, a significant increase. It should be noted that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 91.37% | -6.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 7.55% | 219.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |