Explore the Family Name Konkle
The meaning of Konkle
Americanized form of German and Dutch Konkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Konkle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Konkle has been gradually increasing in popularity over the years. In 2000, Konkle was ranked at 23,237. By 2010, it had risen to a rank of 22,809, marking a 1.84% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.67%, from 1,024 in 2000 to 1,123 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #22,809 | 1.84% |
| Count | 1,024 | 1,123 | 9.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konkle
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Konkle, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that there were no significant shifts in the ethnic distribution between 2000 and 2010. In both years, an overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White—97.95% in 2000 and 96.62% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in the percentage of those identifying as of Two or more races (from 0.68% to 0.80%) and Hispanic (from 0.78% to 1.25%). No individuals with the surname Konkle identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2000 census, though by 2010, there was 0.80% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 96.62% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.25% | 60.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.8% | 17.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |