Explore the Family Name Koonz
The meaning of Koonz
Americanized form of German Kunz and Kuntz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koonz in the United States?
The surname Koonz, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 67,113 in 2000, it slipped to 72,771 by 2010, marking an 8.43% drop in rank. The number of people carrying the Koonz surname also slightly decreased from 275 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, constituting a 2.91% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals reduced by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #72,771 | -8.43% |
| Count | 275 | 267 | -2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koonz
In terms of ethnicity, the Koonz surname is predominantly associated with white individuals. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, in both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as white was remarkably high, 98.18% and 97.75% respectively. This indicates a marginal decline of -0.44% over the decade. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 97.75% | -0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |