Explore the Family Name Kouns
The meaning of Kouns
Americanized form of Dutch Koens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kouns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kouns has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Kouns ranked 24,914 in terms of surname prevalence, dropping to the rank of 26,086 by 2010, marking a 4.7% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Kouns slightly increased from 937 to 939, an increase of 0.21%. However, when considering the proportion of individuals with the surname Kouns per 100,000 residents, there was a decrease from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010, indicating a drop of 8.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,914 | #26,086 | -4.7% |
| Count | 937 | 939 | 0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kouns
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kouns, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly found among individuals identifying as White, with 96.58% in 2000 and 95.63% in 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 14.67%, from 0.75% to 0.64%, the individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 53.24%, from 1.39% to 2.13%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased from 0.75% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010, marking a 41.33% increase. There were no changes in the proportions of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with the surname Kouns during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 95.63% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.13% | 53.24% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.06% | 41.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.64% | -14.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |