Explore the Family Name Konik
The meaning of Konik
1. Polish; Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Konyk); Slovak and Czech (Koník); Sorbian (also Kónik): from Polish and Upper Sorbian konik, Ukrainian konyk, Slovak and Czech koník, Lower Sorbian kónik ‘small horse’, most probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble a pony in some way, for example in short stature or docile temperament. The Sorbian surname is found mainly in Germanized forms, such as Kunick. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Koenig. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Elzbieta, Ignacy, Lech, Ludwika, Miroslaw, Stanislaw, Wladyslawa.
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How common is the last name Konik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Konik ranked 52,289 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 54,296 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.84%. The total count of individuals carrying this surname, however, saw an increase from 373 to 380 during this decade, reflecting a growth rate of 1.88%. The proportion of people with the Konik surname per 100k population also decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,296 | -3.84% |
| Count | 373 | 380 | 1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konik
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Konik, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that in 2000, 96.25% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.42% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying themselves as Hispanic saw a notable rise from 1.61% to 4.21% between 2000 and 2010, an increase of 161.49%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities remained relatively steady at approximately 1.8%, while no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 93.42% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 4.21% | 161.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 1.84% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |