Explore the Family Name Kneifl
The meaning of Kneifl
German: from a dialect diminutive of Knauf.
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How common is the last name Kneifl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kneifl experienced a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 56,120 in 2000 to 55,741 in 2010, marking an increase of 0.68%. During the same time period, the count of individuals with the Kneifl surname increased by 7.92%, from 341 to 368. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of -7.69%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname increased, it became slightly less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #55,741 | 0.68% |
| Count | 341 | 368 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kneifl
Regarding ethnic identity, the Kneifl surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.41% of those with the Kneifl surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.28% in 2010. Over the decade, there was a new emergence of Hispanic representation among individuals with the Kneifl surname, accounting for 1.36% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.41% | 97.28% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| 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% |