Explore the Family Name Knepp
The meaning of Knepp
German: variant of Knopp.
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How common is the last name Knepp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knepp has seen a steady rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 8,067th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 7,559th position, indicating a 6.3% increase in rank. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Knepp surname increased from 3,788 in 2000 to 4,398 in 2010, marking a 16.1% growth. The proportion per 100k also experienced an upward trend, growing by 6.43% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,067 | #7,559 | 6.3% |
| Count | 3,788 | 4,398 | 16.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.4 | 1.49 | 6.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knepp
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Knepp surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.31% in 2000 to 97.45% in 2010. In comparison, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.21% to 0.25%, while the count of those identifying as two or more ethnicities saw the most significant jump, increasing by 66.67% to reach 0.80%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic proportion increased by 60.98% to make up 1.32% of the Knepps in 2010. The census data does not record any individuals with the surname Knepp identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.45% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.32% | 60.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.8% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.25% | 19.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |