Explore the Family Name Knaub
The meaning of Knaub
German: variant of Knaup. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).
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How common is the last name Knaub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knaub saw a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,240th most common surname, but this fell to 17,823rd in 2010, marking a drop of 3.38%. However, despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with that surname increased from 1,513 in 2000 to 1,570 in 2010, a rise of 3.77%. Nonetheless, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5.36% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,240 | #17,823 | -3.38% |
| Count | 1,513 | 1,570 | 3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.53 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knaub
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Knaub surname nearly doubled, increasing by 93.94%. The Hispanic demographic also saw substantial growth, recording a 250% increase. On the other hand, the White population with this surname slightly decreased by 1.36%, and those identifying as two or more races dropped by 18.60%. Despite these shifts, the White population still made up the vast majority (96.82%) of individuals with the Knaub surname in 2010. There were no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaska Native individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.82% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 1.4% | 250% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.7% | -18.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.64% | 93.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |