Explore the Family Name Konya
The meaning of Konya
1. Hungarian (Kónya): nickname from konya ‘lop-eared’, a derivative of konyul ‘to curve or hang’. It is also found in Slovakia. 2. Japanese (Kon’ya): written 紺屋 ‘dark blue room’. It is not common in Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Bela, Antal, Gabor. Japanese Hideo, Megumi, Tosh.
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How common is the last name Konya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Konya has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 52,174 and by 2010, it had slipped to 58,604, marking a change of -12.32%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also declined from 374 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, showing a reduction of -7.49%. The proportion of individuals with the Konya surname per 100k population also fell from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, which is a drop of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #58,604 | -12.32% |
| Count | 374 | 346 | -7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konya
In terms of ethnicity, the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census shows several shifts within the Konya surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased significantly during this time period, going from 6.68% to 4.34%, a decline of -35.03%. However, the portion of those identifying as White increased from 87.17% in 2000 to 91.04% in 2010, an increment of 4.44%. For those identifying as Hispanic, there was a small increase from 2.94% to 3.18%, a rise of 8.16%. The percentages for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races did not show any significant changes (with a notable drop to zero in the "two or more races" category).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.17% | 91.04% | 4.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.68% | 4.34% | -35.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 3.18% | 8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |