Explore the Family Name Konno

The meaning of Konno

Japanese: variously written, most usually with characters 今 or 近 meaning ‘now’ or ‘near’ + 野 ‘field’. Found mostly in eastern Japan, farther to the northeast it is pronounced Imano. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masaru, Fumiko, Hiroki, Hiroshi, Junichi, Kazunori, Kazuyuki, Keiji, Keisuke, Kuniko, Mamoru, Masae.

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How common is the last name Konno in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Konno saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th and by 2010, it had risen to 70,403rd, a change of 3.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 248 to 278, marking a growth of 12.1%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.

20002010Change
Rank#72,905#70,4033.43%
Count24827812.1%
Proportion per 100k0.090.090%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konno

Ethnicity wise, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Konno identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 81.85% of Konnos in 2000 and slightly decreased to 81.29% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, rising from 7.26% in 2000 to 10.79% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 8.06% to 5.76%, while Hispanic representation also fell from 2.82% to 1.80%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander81.85%81.29%-0.68%
Two or More Races7.26%10.79%48.62%
White8.06%5.76%-28.54%
Hispanic2.82%1.8%-36.17%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%