Explore the Family Name Knaff
The meaning of Knaff
German: altered form of Knauf or Knauff. This surname is very rare in Germany; it is more common in France (Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Knaff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Knaff" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 61,207 and by 2010, it had dropped to 63,068, marking a change of -3.04%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 307 to 317 during the same period, indicating a growth of 3.26%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #63,068 | -3.04% |
| Count | 307 | 317 | 3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knaff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Knaff" also shifted between 2000 and 2010. From the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals identifying as White decreased from 53.75% to 48.90%, a change of -9.02%. Those identifying as Black increased from 40.39% to 43.22%, a rise of 7.01%. There was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, amounting to 1.58% that wasn't present in 2000. Individuals reporting two or more races also increased from 5.21% to 5.99%, marking a growth of 14.97%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.75% | 48.9% | -9.02% |
| Black | 40.39% | 43.22% | 7.01% |
| Two or More Races | 5.21% | 5.99% | 14.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |