Explore the Family Name Knable
The meaning of Knable
South German (Knäble): from Middle High German knebel, a diminutive of knabe ‘boy’ (see Knabe).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knable in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Knable' has seen a slight decrease in rank from 32782 in 2000 to 32834 in 2010, indicating a marginal drop in popularity. However, there was a small increase in the count of people with this surname, from 660 in 2000 to 699 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.91%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #32,834 | -0.16% |
| Count | 660 | 699 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knable
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Knable' identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.33% in 2000 to 97.14% in 2010. There were no significant changes observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which remained at 0 across both years. Notably, however, there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 97.14% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |