Explore the Family Name Knack
The meaning of Knack
German: 1. variant of Knaack. 2. nickname for a crude person or someone with a thick neck, from Bavarian genack ‘neck’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Knack' faced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Knack' was ranked at position 25,673, but by 2010 it had slipped to position 27,845, marking an 8.46% drop in ranking. The actual count of people bearing this surname also took a minor hit, decreasing by 4.43% from 902 in 2000 to 862 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population shrank as well, falling by 12.12% from 0.33 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #27,845 | -8.46% |
| Count | 902 | 862 | -4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knack
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Knack' identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 98.67% in 2000 to 95.48% in 2010. The data for 2010 showed a small but notable increase in diversity within this surname category. There was an introduction of multiracial identity (1.86%) and Hispanic identity (1.97%). However, the Census reported no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 95.48% | -3.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |