Explore the Family Name Konefal
The meaning of Konefal
Polish: occupational name for a farrier or horse doctor, Polishdialect konefal, a variant of konował ‘farrier’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Ignacy, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Konefal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Konefal experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 58,130 and then dropped slightly to 61,123 by 2010, indicating a change of -5.15%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 327 to 329 over the decade, marking a growth of 0.61%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #61,123 | -5.15% |
| Count | 327 | 329 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konefal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Konefal surname is almost entirely associated with white ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.78% of the individuals with the Konefal name identified as white. This figure decreased slightly to 97.26% by 2010, showing a small shift of -1.54%. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between those years, with percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 97.26% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |