Explore the Family Name Knaebel
The meaning of Knaebel
South German (Knäbel): from a diminutive of Knabe. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Knabel. Some characteristic forenames: French Alban. Scandinavian Nelle.
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How common is the last name Knaebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knaebel's popularity in the United States has experienced a slight shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 72,717th most popular in 2000 to 76,029th in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by around 4.55%. However, the actual count of people with the Knaebel surname increased slightly from 249 to 253 during the same period, representing a minor growth rate of 1.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #76,029 | -4.55% |
| Count | 249 | 253 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knaebel
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Knaebel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 97.99% of Knaebels were White, but this figure decreased slightly to 96.84% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of Knaebels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either year. Additionally, there were no individuals recorded as having two or more races. However, the survey noted an emergence of Knaebels identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96.84% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 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% |