Explore the Family Name Knaup
The meaning of Knaup
German: nickname for a gnarled man, from Middle High German knūpe ‘knot (in wood)’, related to knaupeln ‘to gnaw on something, to untie a knot’.
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How common is the last name Knaup in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knaup has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Knaup surname ranked at 50,366, but by 2010, it had moved up to 48,347, indicating a growth of 4.01%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 390 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.05%. Even the proportion per 100k people increased by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #48,347 | 4.01% |
| Count | 390 | 437 | 12.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knaup
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Knaup surname identify as White. This ethnic identity represented 98.97% of those with the surname in 2000, decreasing slightly to 97.71% in 2010. Other ethnic identities showed little to no representation within this surname group. The "two or more races" category appeared in 2010 with a 1.14% share, while the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.97% | 97.71% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |