Explore the Family Name Kneisel
The meaning of Kneisel
South German: variant of Knäusel, a diminutive of Knaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Jochen.
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How common is the last name Kneisel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kneisel" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The name moved from rank 45403 in 2000 to 51281 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by nearly 13%. The overall count of people bearing this surname also dropped by approximately 8.56%, with 444 individuals in 2000 down to 406 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Kneisel surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.16 to 0.14 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #51,281 | -12.95% |
| Count | 444 | 406 | -8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kneisel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kneisel", again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the majority identified as White, accounting for 94.37% in 2000 and slightly rising to 94.58% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic modestly increased from 2.48% to 2.71%. However, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.93% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.37% | 94.58% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.71% | 9.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 1.23% | -58.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |