Explore the Family Name Konieczka
The meaning of Konieczka
Polish: from a derivative of Konieczny. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Konieczka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Konieczka has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,987th in popularity but dropped to 43,151st by 2010, marking a decline of about 5.28%. The number of people with this surname also experienced a marginal drop from 502 in 2000 to 501 in 2010, indicating a change of -0.2%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Konieczka per 100,000 decreased by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #43,151 | -5.28% |
| Count | 502 | 501 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konieczka
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Konieczka identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.22% identified as White, and while this figure slightly decreased to 95.21% in 2010, it still represents the vast majority. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, which increased from 2.79% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races was 1.00% in 2000, but this figure was suppressed for the 2010 census due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.21% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 3.59% | 28.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |