Explore the Family Name Korner
The meaning of Korner
German (also Körner): see Koerner. Some characteristic forenames: German Markus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Korner in the United States?
The surname Korner, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it ranked 37,319 in popularity with a count of 562 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the name had dropped to rank 41,303 with a count of 527 people, marking a change of -10.68% in rank and -6.23% in count. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #41,303 | -10.68% |
| Count | 562 | 527 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Korner identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group. In 2000, 95.55% identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had dipped slightly to 92.03%, reflecting a change of -3.68%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic, rising from 2.49% in 2000 to 4.74% in 2010, a change of 90.36%. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010, a change of 42.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 92.03% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 4.74% | 90.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.52% | 42.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |