Explore the Family Name Koon
The meaning of Koon
1. Americanized form of German Kuhn or Dutch Koen. 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 管, 官 and 灌, see Guan 2–4.
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How common is the last name Koon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Koon held the rank of 5625 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, which slightly dropped to a rank of 6083 in 2010. This represents an 8.14% decrease over the decade. The total count of individuals with the Koon surname also saw a slight decline from 5660 in 2000 to 5638 in 2010, a change of -0.39%. The proportion of individuals carrying the Koon surname per 100,000 population also decreased from 2.1 to 1.91, marking a 9.05% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,625 | #6,083 | -8.14% |
| Count | 5,660 | 5,638 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.1 | 1.91 | -9.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koon
In terms of ethnicity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Koon identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 87.08% to 85.47%. The second-largest ethnic identity group within this surname was Black, which saw an increase from 5.19% in 2000 to 5.89% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 3.55% in 2000 and increased slightly to 3.76% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.87% to 2.45%, marking a change of 31.02%. However, the percentage of individuals with the Koon surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.87% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.08% | 85.47% | -1.85% |
| Black | 5.19% | 5.89% | 13.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.55% | 3.76% | 5.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.45% | 31.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.65% | 15.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0.78% | -10.34% |
Koon ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Koon is British & Irish, which comprises 50.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (30.4%) and Chinese (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 50.4% |
| French & German | 30.4% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| Other | 16.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Koon
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Koon have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 92.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 92.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 92.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 92.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 92.00% |
What Koon haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Koon is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-L1290 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hitchcock, Lower, Stidham, Foss, Steiger, Ferry, Granger, Cash, Hudson, Hoyle.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Koon surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Koon have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Koon" Surname 36.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Koon" Surname 38.5%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Koon" Surname 25.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Koon" Surname 14.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Koon?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Koon are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition