Explore the Family Name Kneebone
The meaning of Kneebone
English (Cornwall and Devon): nickname from Middle English kne(i) ‘knee’ + bon ‘bone’ (Old English cnēow + bān). Compare Knee.
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How common is the last name Kneebone in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kneebone" has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 44,027th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it dropped to the 46,902nd position, marking a change of -6.53%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a modest decline from 461 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.74%. During this time, the proportion of Kneebones per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76%, shifting from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #46,902 | -6.53% |
| Count | 461 | 453 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kneebone
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kneebone, data from the Decennial U.S. Census underscores its overwhelming association with the white demographic. In 2000, 96.10% of Kneebones were identified as white, and this figure slightly increased to 96.25% by 2010. A small percentage (2.17% in 2000 and 1.99% in 2010) was linked to the Hispanic ethnicity, showing a decrease of 8.29%. There were no records of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.25% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 1.99% | -8.29% |
| 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% |