Kone Surname
Approximately 1,453,141 people bear this surname
Kone Surname User-submission:
Kone (or Koné) is a surname of Manding origin, particularly common in Ivory Coast and Mali. The etymology is linked to the concept of exclusion or uniqueness. In the Bambara language, Kone can be interpreted as 'The one who is outside' or 'The one who stands apart,' often implying a rebel or a non-conformist.
Read More About This SurnameKone Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 852,689 | 1:27 | 1 |
| Mali | 491,560 | 1:35 | 6 |
| Burkina Faso | 66,213 | 1:277 | 46 |
| Guinea | 10,033 | 1:1,179 | 106 |
| Senegal | 5,589 | 1:2,609 | 197 |
| France | 3,567 | 1:18,621 | 2,087 |
| India | 2,993 | 1:256,286 | 14,805 |
| Ghana | 2,494 | 1:10,834 | 1,450 |
| Togo | 2,415 | 1:3,001 | 427 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1,906 | 1:4,278 | 237 |
| United States | 1,794 | 1:202,040 | 19,855 |
| Cameroon | 1,418 | 1:14,647 | 1,990 |
| South Africa | 1,329 | 1:40,766 | 5,233 |
| Morocco | 1,159 | 1:29,746 | 4,740 |
| Spain | 1,114 | 1:41,968 | 4,042 |
| Kenya | 794 | 1:58,161 | 5,751 |
| Tanzania | 608 | 1:87,075 | 8,819 |
| Gabon | 556 | 1:3,398 | 592 |
| Chad | 481 | 1:28,258 | 3,335 |
| Saudi Arabia | 437 | 1:70,608 | 10,708 |
| Benin | 369 | 1:28,010 | 3,700 |
| Indonesia | 327 | 1:404,432 | 34,231 |
| DR Congo | 322 | 1:229,440 | 22,327 |
| Egypt | 275 | 1:334,312 | 21,412 |
| Mauritania | 272 | 1:15,055 | 1,417 |
| England | 259 | 1:215,128 | 18,355 |
| Nigeria | 225 | 1:787,301 | 35,295 |
| Canada | 219 | 1:168,245 | 16,926 |
| Congo | 219 | 1:22,781 | 2,535 |
| Niger | 184 | 1:104,304 | 4,243 |
| Belgium | 134 | 1:85,796 | 13,407 |
| Germany | 79 | 1:1,019,056 | 69,716 |
| Netherlands | 79 | 1:213,762 | 28,937 |
| Romania | 67 | 1:299,670 | 27,018 |
| Italy | 65 | 1:940,872 | 68,025 |
| Russia | 64 | 1:2,251,923 | 134,938 |
| Uganda | 64 | 1:609,989 | 32,257 |
| Turkey | 53 | 1:1,468,329 | 57,819 |
| Liberia | 51 | 1:86,442 | 7,100 |
| Zimbabwe | 48 | 1:321,630 | 31,533 |
| Ethiopia | 36 | 1:2,709,618 | 8,935 |
| Sweden | 36 | 1:273,521 | 18,976 |
| Switzerland | 34 | 1:241,556 | 20,206 |
| Botswana | 33 | 1:66,271 | 11,607 |
| Japan | 29 | 1:4,408,424 | 37,714 |
| Denmark | 28 | 1:201,597 | 16,538 |
| Singapore | 26 | 1:211,835 | 10,313 |
| Angola | 25 | 1:1,079,569 | 3,117 |
| Brazil | 21 | 1:10,194,016 | 213,214 |
| Tunisia | 21 | 1:29,077 | 4,362 |
| China | 20 | 1:68,366,078 | 3,721 |
| Australia | 19 | 1:1,420,826 | 73,129 |
| Thailand | 18 | 1:3,924,352 | 328,346 |
| Laos | 16 | 1:411,770 | 354 |
| Myanmar | 16 | 1:3,246,124 | 792 |
| Malaysia | 14 | 1:2,106,730 | 83,604 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14 | 1:654,448 | 24,061 |
| Finland | 12 | 1:458,058 | 28,977 |
| Kazakhstan | 10 | 1:1,768,250 | 83,699 |
| Lesotho | 10 | 1:203,256 | 14,332 |
| Nepal | 10 | 1:2,848,096 | 9,545 |
| Albania | 9 | 1:323,784 | 16,217 |
| Qatar | 9 | 1:262,000 | 30,726 |
| Ukraine | 9 | 1:5,058,077 | 228,455 |
| Austria | 7 | 1:1,216,491 | 80,919 |
| Northern Cyprus | 7 | 1:45,573 | 7,927 |
| Haiti | 6 | 1:1,780,651 | 14,597 |
| Israel | 6 | 1:1,426,272 | 75,466 |
| Algeria | 5 | 1:7,726,310 | 57,379 |
| Greece | 5 | 1:2,215,958 | 91,893 |
| Azerbaijan | 4 | 1:2,412,280 | 25,948 |
| Burundi | 4 | 1:2,451,213 | 1,279 |
| Central African Republic | 4 | 1:1,128,848 | 387 |
| Hong Kong | 4 | 1:1,833,871 | 6,220 |
| Iceland | 4 | 1:95,022 | 4,787 |
| Libya | 4 | 1:1,560,994 | 3,087 |
| Madagascar | 4 | 1:5,912,459 | 5,394 |
| Mexico | 4 | 1:31,031,551 | 63,627 |
| New Caledonia | 4 | 1:69,056 | 6,678 |
| Rwanda | 4 | 1:2,841,244 | 3,611 |
| Sierra Leone | 4 | 1:1,772,408 | 958 |
| Sudan | 4 | 1:9,377,549 | 8,207 |
| Czechia | 3 | 1:3,544,490 | 144,714 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1:17,080,085 | 2,793 |
| Wales | 3 | 1:1,031,511 | 34,732 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 1:16,076,592 | 43,178 |
| Argentina | 2 | 1:21,371,707 | 253,176 |
| Jordan | 2 | 1:4,421,218 | 22,351 |
| Marshall Islands | 2 | 1:25,910 | 1,967 |
| Norway | 2 | 1:2,571,143 | 95,402 |
| Philippines | 2 | 1:50,619,112 | 341,003 |
| Poland | 2 | 1:19,004,374 | 199,659 |
| Slovakia | 2 | 1:2,668,225 | 118,680 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| American Samoa | 1 | 1:55,758 | 3,072 |
| Armenia | 1 | 1:2,930,180 | 22,770 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1:159,356,773 | 26,077 |
| Belarus | 1 | 1:9,501,059 | 159,228 |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 1:6,978,905 | 86,260 |
| Comoros | 1 | 1:749,524 | 685 |
| Croatia | 1 | 1:4,228,604 | 99,289 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Dominica | 1 | 1:75,891 | 912 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1:10,432,932 | 36,508 |
| French Polynesia | 1 | 1:280,805 | 7,211 |
| Gambia | 1 | 1:1,923,451 | 1,043 |
| Georgia | 1 | 1:3,745,545 | 47,852 |
| Greenland | 1 | 1:56,379 | 1,133 |
| Guatemala | 1 | 1:16,082,668 | 12,169 |
| Hungary | 1 | 1:9,816,277 | 73,288 |
| Iran | 1 | 1:76,782,524 | 277,718 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 1:580,542 | 15,155 |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 1:2,101,472 | 31,546 |
| Moldova | 1 | 1:3,561,368 | 78,271 |
| Monaco | 1 | 1:37,066 | 4,748 |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 1:6,021,090 | 8,768 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1:10,418,241 | 25,048 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:5,353,817 | 63,002 |
| Serbia | 1 | 1:7,144,948 | 38,459 |
| Solomon Islands | 1 | 1:580,029 | 22,243 |
| Taiwan | 1 | 1:23,444,746 | 93,622 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 1 | 1:110,375 | 6,934 |
| Uruguay | 1 | 1:3,431,758 | 38,295 |
| Vanuatu | 1 | 1:263,276 | 2,086 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4 | 1:1,107,467 | 26,093 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6 | 1:4,062,562 | 101,150 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 157 | 1:319,864 | 25,024 |
The alternate forms: Koné (15,139), Köne (13) & Konè (7) are calculated separately.
Kone (124,006) may also be a first name.
Kone Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Kone (or Koné) is a surname of Manding origin, particularly common in Ivory Coast and Mali. The etymology is linked to the concept of exclusion or uniqueness. In the Bambara language, Kone can be interpreted as 'The one who is outside' or 'The one who stands apart,' often implying a rebel or a non-conformist. Historically, the Kone clan is one of the four principal families of the Bambara ethnic group. Their spiritual totem is the Elephant (Sama), symbolizing power and memory. In some oral histories, the name is associated with warriors who refused to submit to Islam during the early expansion periods.
- jakep2Kone (or Koné) is a surname of Manding origin, particularly common in Ivory Coast and Mali. The etymology is linked to the concept of exclusion or uniqueness. In the Bambara language, Kone can be interpreted as 'The one who is outside' or 'The one who stands apart,' often implying a rebel or a non-conformist. Historically, the Kone clan is one of the four principal families of the Bambara ethnic group. Their spiritual totem is the Elephant (Sama), symbolizing power and memory. In some oral histories, the name is associated with warriors who refused to submit to Islam during the early expansion periods.
- jakep2(Polish) Derives from koń, which means 'horse' in Polish.
- Forebears.io Manual SubmissionsKone Demographics
Average Kone Salary in
United States
$37,978 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Kone Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Kone Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Kone (Hassaniya-Arabic: ﻛﻮﻧﻰ, Hindi: कोने, Marathi: कोणे, Oriya: େକାେନ, Russian: Коне) is more frequently found in The Ivory Coast than any other country or territory. It can also occur as: Koné, Köne or Konè. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Kone? popularity and diffusion
It is the 354th most commonly occurring family name at a global level, borne by approximately 1 in 5,015 people. Kone is mostly found in Africa, where 88 percent of Kone reside; 87 percent reside in West Africa and 49 percent reside in Mande Africa. It is also the 8,351st most numerous first name in the world, held by 124,006 people.
It is the most commonly used surname in one country:The Ivory Coast, where 59 percent reside. The last name is most frequent in The Ivory Coast, where it is held by 852,689 people, or 1 in 27. In The Ivory Coast it is most prevalent in: Savanes District, where 19 percent reside, Abidjan Autonomous District, where 18 percent reside and Sassandra-Marahoué District, where 10 percent reside. Barring The Ivory Coast it occurs in 125 countries. It is also found in Mali, where 34 percent reside and Burkina Faso, where 5 percent reside.
Kone Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Kone has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people who held the Kone surname increased 1,143 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it increased 4,317 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it declined 75 percent between 1901 and 2014.
Kone Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those carrying the Kone surname is chiefly Catholic (67%) in Ireland and Christian (55%) in Kenya.
In The United States Kone are 43.68% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 96.91% being registered to vote for the political party.
The amount Kone earn in different countries varies greatly. In Norway they earn 68.06% more than the national average, earning 581,634 kr per year; in South Africa they earn 24.15% less than the national average, earning R 180,252 per year; in United States they earn 11.98% less than the national average, earning $37,978 USD per year and in Canada they earn 25.81% less than the national average, earning $36,858 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Kone Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kone in the Hindi language | ||
| कोने | kone | - |
| Kone in the Oriya language | ||
| େକାେନ | ekaena | - |
| Kone in the Hassaniya-Arabic language | ||
| ﻛﻮﻧﻰ | kwny | 64.13 |
| ﻛﻮﻧﻲ | kwny | 31.2 |
| ﻛﻮﻥ | kwn | 3.44 |
| ﻛﻮﻧﻪ | kwnh | 0.49 |
| ﻛﻮﻧﺎ | kwna | 0.25 |
| Kone in the Marathi language | ||
| कोणे | kone | 57.88 |
| कोने | kone | 40.54 |
| कोङे | kone | 0.79 |
| खोने | khone | 0.4 |
| कोञे | kone | 0.2 |
| Kone in the Russian language | ||
| Коне | kone | - |
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