Explore the Family Name Konadu
The meaning of Konadu
West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Konadu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Konadu has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 102,691 with a count of 162 individuals bearing the name, while in 2010, its rank rose significantly to 60,505 with a count of 333 people. This represents a change in popularity of about 41.08% and an increase in the count by approximately 105.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a rise of 83.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #60,505 | 41.08% |
| Count | 162 | 333 | 105.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.11 | 83.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konadu
The ethnic identity of those with the surname Konadu also varied between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black (91.36%), followed by those who identified as Two or More Races (4.94%) and White (3.09%). However, in 2010, the number of people identifying as Black surged to 98.50%, while there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, White, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This represented a change in Black ethnicity identification by 7.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.36% | 98.5% | 7.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.94% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 3.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |