Explore the Family Name Kanipe
The meaning of Kanipe
Americanized form of German Kneip. This name is concentrated mainly in NC and TN.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kanipe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kanipe has seen slight changes in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 30,582nd in the U.S., while in 2010, it dropped marginally to 31,251st. Despite this rank decrease of about 2.19%, the actual count of individuals with the Kanipe surname increased from 720 to 742, showing an increase of 3.06%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the surname's prevalence decreased by 7.41% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #31,251 | -2.19% |
| Count | 720 | 742 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanipe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kanipe surname identify as White, with percentages of 93.61% in 2000 and slightly less at 93.26% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Black has seen an increase from 4.03% in 2000 to 4.45% in 2010. The census shows some diversity within this surname as well; in 2010, 1.35% reported having two or more races. There were no records of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the Hispanic category dropped from 0.69% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Data for these ethnic identities may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 93.26% | -0.37% |
| Black | 4.03% | 4.45% | 10.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |