Explore the Family Name Knaack
The meaning of Knaack
North German: from Low German knaak ‘bone’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a butcher or possibly for a knacker, or a nickname for a bony, thin, or a crude person. Compare South German Knoch. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Jurgen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Knaack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Knaack' saw a marginal decline in rank from 20831 in 2000 to 20884 in 2010, showing a decrease of 0.25 percent. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 7.13 percent, from 1178 in 2000 to 1262 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals with this surname also decreased by 2.27 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,831 | #20,884 | -0.25% |
| Count | 1,178 | 1,262 | 7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knaack
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a noticeable increase in diversity among those carrying the 'Knaack' surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased their representation by 47.46 percent, while those claiming two or more races grew by 39.71 percent. While the majority of people with the Knaack surname identified as White (96.12 percent in 2010), this figure represents a decrease of 1.63 percent from the 2000 census. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled their representation, increasing by 123.53 percent. There were no recorded individuals with the 'Knaack' surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 96.12% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.9% | 123.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.95% | 39.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.87% | 47.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |