Explore the Family Name Bauknecht
The meaning of Bauknecht
South German (Württemberg): occupational name for a farm worker, from Middle High German būknecht ‘plowboy, farmhand’. Compare Bauknight and Bouknight. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Gottlob, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bauknecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bauknecht has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. Ranked 45,482 in 2000 and 47,521 in 2010, the surname's popularity saw a decline of 4.48%. However, the count of people bearing this surname grew marginally from 443 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, marking a gentle increase of 0.68%. The proportion per 100,000 saw a minor reduction of 6.25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #47,521 | -4.48% |
| Count | 443 | 446 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bauknecht
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bauknecht surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 98.42% in 2000 to 96.86% in 2010. The data also showed that in 2010, 1.35% of Bauknechts identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, an ethnicity that was not represented in 2000. Other ethnicities such as those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 96.86% | -1.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |