Explore the Family Name Knauth
The meaning of Knauth
1. East German: variant of Knoth. 2. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name based on a word meaning ‘tribe, stem’ (Old High German chnōt). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Monika, Otto.
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How common is the last name Knauth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knauth has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 67,317 in popularity with a count of 274 individuals bearing the name, equating to approximately 0.1 per 100k people in the U.S. However, by 2010, the rank fell slightly to 70,208, despite a small increase in the count to 279 individuals. This resulted in a proportion drop to 0.09 per 100k people, indicating a decrease in popularity by around 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #70,208 | -4.29% |
| Count | 274 | 279 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knauth
Turning to ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Knauth identified as White, constituting over 90% of the group in both 2000 and 2010. Nevertheless, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 93.8% in 2000 to 90.68% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase in the same period, rising from 5.11% to 8.24%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no significant changes, with percentages remaining at or near zero. Please note that these figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 90.68% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 8.24% | 61.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |