Explore the Family Name Knesek
The meaning of Knesek
Americanized form of Czech Knězek or Kněžek: nickname from a pet form of kněz (see Knez 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knesek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knesek has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 68,360, but by 2010 it fell to the 77,522nd position, marking a decrease of 13.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during the same period, from 269 to 247, reflecting an 8.18% drop. The proportion of people with the Knesek surname per 100,000 population contracted by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #77,522 | -13.4% |
| Count | 269 | 247 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knesek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Knesek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage, with 97.4% identifying as White in 2000 and 96.36% in 2010. While there were no recorded individuals with the Knesek surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a new presence of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.43% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.36% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 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% |