Explore the Family Name Knab
The meaning of Knab
German: variant of Knabe. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Erwin, Ilse, Klaus, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knab in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knab has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,831st and by 2010 it had fallen to the 25,356th position, marking a 6.4% decline. The number of individuals bearing the name also saw a modest decrease. In 2000, there were 990 people with this surname, but that count dropped to 976 by 2010, signifying a 1.41% drop. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,831 | #25,356 | -6.4% |
| Count | 990 | 976 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knab
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Knab, the census data reveals that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decline of 0.77% over the decade. In 2000, 97.88% identified as White, and by 2010 that figure had dropped slightly to 97.13%. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase. In 2000, only 0.71% identified as Hispanic while in 2010 this figure jumped to 1.74%, indicating a 145.07% growth. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 0.81% to 0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 97.13% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.74% | 145.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |