Explore the Family Name Kona
The meaning of Kona
1. Slovak (Kóňa and Koňa): from Hungarian Kónya (see Konya). 2. Slovak (Kóňa and Koňa) and Polish: probably from a pet form of the personal name Konrad. 3. Indian (Andhra Pradesh) and Bangladeshi: Brahmin and Kshatriya habitational name from Kona region, which is identified with East Godavari district. The Telugu word kona means ‘peak’. 4. Japanese: variously written in different places throughout Japan with characters used phonetically, such as 小名 ‘small name’, 小納 ‘small offering’, 粉奈 ‘flour’ and ‘what’, or 古奈 ‘old’ and ‘what’. The origin of the name could simply refer to a miller’s product. 5. Central African (Congo): unexplained. 6. West African (Niger): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kona has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kona ranked 92,601st in popularity with a count of 184 people bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had jumped to 64,054th with 311 individuals identified with the surname—a remarkable increase of 69.02%. The proportion of people named Kona per 100,000 also rose from 0.07 to 0.11 during this period, indicating a popularity growth of 57.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #64,054 | 30.83% |
| Count | 184 | 311 | 69.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kona
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts. In 2000, the largest ethnic identity represented among those with the Kona surname was White, at 47.28%, followed by Asian/Pacific Islander at 29.35%. By 2010, however, the trend had shifted markedly. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Kona surname had increased to 44.69%, while the proportion of Whites had decreased to 37.30%. The representation of Two or More Races declined as well, from 13.59% to 8.04%. The proportions of Hispanics and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged, while the representation of Blacks saw a slight increase, rising from 5.98% to 6.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.35% | 44.69% | 52.27% |
| White | 47.28% | 37.3% | -21.11% |
| Two or More Races | 13.59% | 8.04% | -40.84% |
| Black | 5.98% | 6.11% | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |