Explore the Family Name Kooner
The meaning of Kooner
Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan.
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How common is the last name Kooner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kooner has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 90,252nd and increased to 65,424th by 2010, a change of 27.51 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period from 190 to 303, indicating a 59.47 percent increase. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, around 0.07 had this surname in 2000 compared to 0.1 in 2010, an increase of 42.86 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #65,424 | 27.51% |
| Count | 190 | 303 | 59.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kooner
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Kooner. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant percentage identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, comprising 80 percent in 2000 and growing to 89.44 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 7.37 percent in 2000 to 2.97 percent in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 7.37 percent to 6.60 percent over the same period. Interestingly, no Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were recorded with this surname in either year. The proportion of Black individuals with this surname remained at a negligible level.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80% | 89.44% | 11.8% |
| White | 7.37% | 6.6% | -10.45% |
| Two or More Races | 7.37% | 2.97% | -59.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |