Explore the Family Name Konate

The meaning of Konate

West African (mainly Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast; Konaté): from the name of the Konaté clan of the Soninke and Bambara peoples, of unexplained etymology.

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How common is the last name Konate in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Konate has grown significantly in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 95,567th in terms of popularity and had a count of 177. By 2010, the rank had jumped to 38,691 with a count of 571, indicating a surge of 59.51% in rank and 222.6% in count. The proportion per 100k people also increased from 0.07 to 0.19 during this period, marking a 171.43% rise.

20002010Change
Rank#95,567#38,69159.51%
Count177571222.6%
Proportion per 100k0.070.19171.43%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konate

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those identifying as Black made up the largest segment with 83.62%, which increased by 12.26% to 93.87% in 2010. The category for two or more races saw a significant decrease from 14.69% to 2.10%. The census began recording individuals who identify as White and Hispanic under the Konate surname in 2010, with these groups making up 1.93% and 1.58% respectively. There were no records for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Black83.62%93.87%12.26%
Two or More Races14.69%2.1%-85.7%
White0%1.93%0%
Hispanic0%1.58%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%