Explore the Family Name Konieczny
The meaning of Konieczny
Polish: topographic name for someone who lived at the edge of a village, from Old Polish konieczny ‘final, ultimate’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bronislaw, Janusz, Jerzy, Wieslaw, Zbigniew, Zigmund, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Konieczny in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Konieczny saw minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,921st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a ranking of 16,509, a decrease of 3.69%. In terms of actual count, the number of people bearing the surname Konieczny increased slightly from 1,677 in 2000 to 1,740 in 2010 which represents a 3.76% increase. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people decreased by 4.84%, from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,921 | #16,509 | -3.69% |
| Count | 1,677 | 1,740 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konieczny
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Konieczny identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.61% to 96.38%. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly from 0.83% to 0.29%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic demographic, which increased sharply from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, reflecting a 168.22% increase over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.38% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.87% | 168.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0.29% | -65.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |