Explore the Family Name Konkel
The meaning of Konkel
1. German and Dutch: variant of Kunkel. 2. German: habitational name from Kankel in Mecklenburg or near Poznań in Poland.
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How common is the last name Konkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Konkel experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17,588th most popular and by 2010 it fell to 18,523rd, marking a decrease of 5.32%. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Konkel surname increased marginally from 1,473 in 2000 to 1,490 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.27%, moving from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,588 | #18,523 | -5.32% |
| Count | 1,473 | 1,490 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.51 | -7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konkel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Konkel, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of Konkels identified as White, although this figure decreased marginally from 97.15% in 2000 to 95.30% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (1.22% to 2.01%) and those identifying with two or more races (0.75% to 1.88%). Meanwhile, the percentage of Konkels who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 0.61% in 2000 to 0.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 95.3% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.01% | 64.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.88% | 150.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.47% | -22.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |