Explore the Family Name Kontny
The meaning of Kontny
Polish: variant of Kątny, a nickname for someone who resided in a corner of a locality or for one who sheltered under somebody else’s roof, from kąt ‘corner’.
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How common is the last name Kontny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kontny experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 84,631 in 2000, the surname's rank dropped to 88,685 by 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 4.79%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased marginally from 206 to 209, marking a growth of about 1.46%. Consequently, the proportion of Kontny per 100k people decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #88,685 | -4.79% |
| Count | 206 | 209 | 1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kontny
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kontny. In 2000, around 97.57% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 95.22% in 2010. The census data for both years showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, there are no recorded people with the surname Kontny who identified as having two or more races in both years. Interestingly, the Hispanic ethnicity saw an emergence in 2010, with 2.87% of people carrying the Kontny surname identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.22% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |