Explore the Family Name Knap
The meaning of Knap
1. Polish, Czech, Slovak, Rusyn, and Slovenian: of German origin (see Knapp 1), meaning e.g. ‘pageboy, armor bearer’ (Czech), ‘weaver’ (Polish, Slovak, and Rusyn), ‘wool comber’ (Slovak and Slovenian), and ‘miner’ (Slovenian and Czech). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Knapp 6.
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How common is the last name Knap in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knap saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Knap was ranked 70,273 in popularity with a count of 260, representing about 0.1 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 73,464 with a count of 264, showing a 1.54% increase in count but a 4.54% decrease in rank. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also declined by 10%, standing at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #73,464 | -4.54% |
| Count | 260 | 264 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knap
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Knap are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 97.69% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing marginally to 98.11% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 98.11% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |