Explore the Family Name Knerr
The meaning of Knerr
German: variant of Knörr (see Knorr).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knerr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knerr saw a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,688th most popular surname and by 2010 it had fallen to 17,752nd place, representing a change of -6.38%. Interestingly, while its rank declined, the actual count of persons with this surname remained nearly the same, dropping only marginally from 1,579 in 2000 to 1,578 in 2010. The proportion of people bearing the Knerr surname per 100,000 also fell by 10.17% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,688 | #17,752 | -6.38% |
| Count | 1,579 | 1,578 | -0.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.53 | -10.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knerr
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knerr also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 96.26 in 2000 and 95.82 in 2010. There was a small rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races, with increases of 20.63% and 26.67% respectively. The Hispanic ethnicity category saw a modest increase of 4.72%. No individuals with the surname Knerr identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.82% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.52% | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.33% | 4.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.76% | 20.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |