Explore the Family Name Knappe
The meaning of Knappe
German: variant of Knapp. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Rainer, Siegfried, Wolf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knappe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knappe has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 67,113th among all surnames but by 2010, it dropped to 79,338th, a roughly -18.22% change. The count of individuals with the Knappe surname also dropped from 275 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, which is around a -12.73% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 20% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #79,338 | -18.22% |
| Count | 275 | 240 | -12.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knappe
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Knappe surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 94.91% of the Knappes, although this figure slightly decreased to 92.50% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by approximately 25.82%, from 3.64% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. There were no figures for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.5% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 4.58% | 25.82% |
| 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% |