Explore the Family Name Knezevic
The meaning of Knezevic
Serbian and Croatian (Knežević): patronymic from knez, usually in the meaning ‘headman of a village’ (see Knez).
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How common is the last name Knezevic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knezevic has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Knezevic ranked 43,232nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 39,212th - a change of 9.3 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 471 people in 2000 to 561 people in 2010, which is a rise of 19.11 percent. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Knezevic per 100,000 people grew by 11.76 percent during the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #39,212 | 9.3% |
| Count | 471 | 561 | 19.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knezevic
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Knezevic identify as White. In 2000, 95.12 percent of Knezevics identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 97.33 percent in 2010. The ethnicity data also shows a significant increase in the number of Knezevics identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.27 percent in 2000 to 2.50 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races dropped from 3.40 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no Knezevics recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 97.33% | 2.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.5% | 96.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |