Explore the Family Name Koening
The meaning of Koening
German (Köning): see Koning.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koening in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koenig witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 123,314th among all surnames, with a count of 129 people carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 138,304 and the count decreased to 121, reflecting a change of -12.16% and -6.2% respectively. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also experienced a drop of 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #138,304 | -12.16% |
| Count | 129 | 121 | -6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koening
Again, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the surname Koenig predominantly identified as White in terms of their ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.12% of individuals with the Koenig surname reported their ethnicity as White, which slightly decreased to 95.87% by 2010. No noticeable changes were observed in other ethnic groups over the decade, with no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's worth noting that no individuals identified with two or more races either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.87% | -0.26% |
| 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% |