Explore the Family Name Knapik
The meaning of Knapik
1. Polish; Slovak (also Knapík): occupational name from a diminutive of knap ‘weaver’ (see Knap). 2. Czech: status name from a diminutive of knap ‘pageboy’ or ‘armor bearer’ (see Knap), itself from early modern German Knape (see Knapp 1). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jozef, Dariusz, Ewa, Grazyna, Henryk, Jerzy, Kazimierz, Krystyna, Miroslawa, Stanislaw, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Knapik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knapik has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 18,373rd in popularity and then slipped to the 19,341st position in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5.27%. The count, however, saw a marginal increase from 1,390 in 2000 to 1,399 in 2010, up by 0.65%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.62%, indicating that the growth of the population outpaced the increase in the number of people with the Knapik surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,373 | #19,341 | -5.27% |
| Count | 1,390 | 1,399 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.47 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knapik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knapik has experienced some shifts over the decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though that percentage did decrease from 97.55% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Knapik surname increased by 28.00%, whereas the representation of those identifying as two or more races decreased by -6.96%. A significant increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which grew by a staggering 197.22%. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.57% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.72% | 2.14% | 197.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.07% | -6.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.64% | 28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |