Explore the Family Name Koenigs
The meaning of Koenigs
German: derivative of Koenig. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Florian, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koenigs in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koenigs ranked 31,884th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 32,203rd in 2010, indicating a -1.0 change. The count of people bearing the surname Koenigs increased from 684 in 2000 to 716 in 2010, marking a 4.68% rise. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by -4.0, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,884 | #32,203 | -1% |
| Count | 684 | 716 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koenigs
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Koenigs surname has primarily been associated with individuals identifying as White, constituting 97.81% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000. However, there was a minor increase in the percentage of Koenigs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 at 0.70%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also experienced an increase, moving from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, a change of 43.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 97.35% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.26% | 43.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |