Explore the Family Name Knappenberger
The meaning of Knappenberger
German: habitational name for someone from Knappenberg in Schleswig-Holstein.
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How common is the last name Knappenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knappenberger has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 28,088 in 2000 to 29,171 in 2010, marking a change of -3.86%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally by 1.12%, from 803 in 2000 to 812 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of -6.67%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,088 | #29,171 | -3.86% |
| Count | 803 | 812 | 1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knappenberger
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Knappenberger surname, there were some changes observed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.89% of the people with this last name identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to 94.83% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, moving from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. There was also a small increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.25% to 1.48%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in the 2010 records, accounting for 0.62%, while no changes were recorded for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.83% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.83% | 126.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.48% | 18.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |