Explore the Family Name Kneller
The meaning of Kneller
1. German: nickname for a loud or noisy person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German knellen ‘to cause to explode’ or ‘to snap one’s fingers’. 2. English (Hampshire): topographic name for someone who lived by a knoll. See Knell.
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How common is the last name Kneller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kneller has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kneller was ranked 27,618th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, and this rank fell to 29,473rd by 2010, indicating a decline in popularity of 6.72%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 821 in 2000 to 801 in 2010, which represents a 2.44% decrease. The proportion of people named Kneller per 100,000 residents also dropped by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,618 | #29,473 | -6.72% |
| Count | 821 | 801 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kneller
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Kneller, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly held by individuals identifying as White, but the percentage dropped slightly from 98.05% in 2000 to 96.63% in 2010. However, there were notable increases in its association with Hispanic and multiple ethnic identities. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, rising from 0.61% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion identifying with two or more races increased by almost 32%, from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. There was no change observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 96.63% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.37% | 124.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.12% | 31.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |