Explore the Family Name Konja
The meaning of Konja
1. Assyrian/Chaldean: unexplained. 2. Serbian: from Slovak Kóňa or Koňa (see Kona) or its Hungarian cognate Kónya (see Konya).
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How common is the last name Konja in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Konja has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,862 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 62,903, marking a 4.49% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period. In 2000, there were 281 individuals with this surname, and by 2010, that number had grown to 318, an increase of 13.17%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people also rose slightly from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, indicating a 10% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #62,903 | 4.49% |
| Count | 281 | 318 | 13.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konja
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Konja also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as White increased from 84.70% to 92.14%, a change of 8.78%. Those identifying as Hispanic also rose slightly, from 2.49% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010, marking a 26.10% increase. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races fell significantly from 12.81% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010, a decrease of 68.07%. There were no people with this surname that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 92.14% | 8.78% |
| Two or More Races | 12.81% | 4.09% | -68.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.14% | 26.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |