Explore the Family Name Kon
The meaning of Kon
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen. 2. Polish (Koń): from koń ‘horse’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who bred or cared for horses or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a horse. 3. Japanese: the most usual rendering is 金 ‘gold’; other characters, apparently used phonetically, include 今 and 近. It is rare in Japan; bearers are most likely descended from immigrants named Kim, from the ancient Korean Shilla kingdom. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 江 (see Jiang 1) and 龚 (see Gong 1), possibly based on their Cantonese pronunciations. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hideo, Masayuki, Akio, Atsushi, Hideaki, Hiroshi, Kinuko, Kumiko, Masao, Megumi, Sadao, Shigenori. Jewish Basya, Dov, Henia, Isak, Zalman.
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How common is the last name Kon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kon has gained popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Kon ranked as the 31,235th most common surname in the United States, but a decade later it moved up to 28,809th place, reflecting a growth of 7.77% in its overall rank. The number of people bearing the Kon surname also increased during this period, with a count of 702 in 2000 and 826 in 2010. This represents a substantial increase of 17.66%. When looking at the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the prevalence of the Kon surname grew by 7.69%, from 0.26 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #28,809 | 7.77% |
| Count | 702 | 826 | 17.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.28 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kon
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010 among those with the surname Kon. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 13.79%, from 39.46% to 34.02%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw an increase of 43.42%, from 4.56% to 6.54%. There was a decrease in the percentage identifying as White, falling from 50.43% to 45.16%, a change of -10.45%. However, the proportions identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases, with the Hispanic identity rising by 52.54% (from 4.13% to 6.30%) and the Black identity surging by 462.68% (from 1.42% to 7.99%). There were no individuals with the surname Kon identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.43% | 45.16% | -10.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 39.46% | 34.02% | -13.79% |
| Black | 1.42% | 7.99% | 462.68% |
| Two or More Races | 4.56% | 6.54% | 43.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.13% | 6.3% | 52.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |