Explore the Family Name Knaust
The meaning of Knaust
German: standardized form of Knust. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Knaust in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knaust was ranked 72,717th in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped to 76,533rd by 2010, marking a 5.25% decrease in rank. However, the number of individuals carrying the Knaust surname marginally increased, with the count moving from 249 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.8%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #76,533 | -5.25% |
| Count | 249 | 251 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knaust
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knaust, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (96.79%) Knausts were identified as White, but this proportion dropped to 93.63% in 2010. There were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities reported under the Knaust name in either census year. However, by 2010, representation of Hispanics within this surname group appeared for the first time at 1.99%, as did those identifying with two or more races at 3.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 93.63% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |