Explore the Family Name Koenen
The meaning of Koenen
1. Dutch: patronymic from Koen. 2. North German: variant of Köhnen (see Kohnen). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Rudi, Guenter, Heinrich.
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How common is the last name Koenen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Koenen' has seen minor fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 23,468 in terms of popularity and slightly dropped to 23,691 by 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 0.95%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,010 in 2000 to 1,069 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.84%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight dip from 0.37 to 0.36 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,468 | #23,691 | -0.95% |
| Count | 1,010 | 1,069 | 5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koenen
The ethnic identity associated with the Koenen surname, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White with 96.04% in 2000 and 95.32% in 2010. However, there was a remarkable increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, going from 0.69% to 1.87%, marking a 171.01% change. The Hispanic ethnicity also experienced an upward trend, growing from 0.99% to 1.68%. On the other hand, the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity reduced from 1.39% to 0.94%. No information was available for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 95.32% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.87% | 171.01% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.68% | 69.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 0.94% | -32.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |