Explore the Family Name Knake
The meaning of Knake
German: variant of Knaake or Knacke, variants of Knaack.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knake in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Knake' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,246th popular name in the United States with a count of 340 bearers. A decade later, the rank had dropped to 62,189 with 322 individuals carrying the surname – a reduction of approximately 5.29%. The proportion of Knakes per 100,000 people also fell by 15.38%, indicating a diminishing prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #62,189 | -10.57% |
| Count | 340 | 322 | -5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knake
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Knake'. In 2000, a significant majority of bearers, 96.47%, identified as White, a proportion that increased to 98.14% by 2010. There were also some bearers who identified as Hispanic in 2000, making up 2.35% of the total, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. The data shows no Knakes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Additionally, there were no individuals who reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 98.14% | 1.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |