Explore the Family Name Knauf
The meaning of Knauf
German: nickname for a short, chubby man, from Middle High German knouf ‘knob, button, pommel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knauf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knauf decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 18,645th most common in 2000 and 19,716th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5.74%. However, despite this slip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 1,362 to 1,366 during the same period, representing a minimal growth of 0.29%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 8%, from 0.50 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,645 | #19,716 | -5.74% |
| Count | 1,362 | 1,366 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knauf
In terms of ethnic identity, the Knauf surname has predominantly been associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.12% over the decade. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Knauf saw a significant increase of 46.4%, growing from 1.25% to 1.83% between 2000 and 2010. There were also slight increases in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained at 0 throughout the decade, while the Two or More Races category remained stable at 0.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.9% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.83% | 46.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0.66% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |