Explore the Family Name Kohne
The meaning of Kohne
1. North German (also Köhne): from a Low German short form of the personal name Konrad (see Kohn 2) or of the female personal name Kunigunde. Compare Koehne. 2. Slovenian: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kohne in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kohne has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 34,503rd place to 36,099th. This change represents a drop of 4.63%. However, the actual count of people with this surname remained constant at 621 individuals. The overall proportion of individuals with the surname Kohne per 100,000 population also decreased by 8.7%, shifting from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #36,099 | -4.63% |
| Count | 621 | 621 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohne
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kohne, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 96.78% identified as such, and this figure slightly increased to 96.94% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by 16.49%, moving from 0.97% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained stable at 1.61%. No individuals with the surname Kohne identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 96.94% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.81% | -16.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |