Explore the Family Name Knezovich
The meaning of Knezovich
Americanized form of Croatian Knezović: patronymic from knez, usually in the meaning ‘headman of a village’ (see Knez).
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How common is the last name Knezovich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knezovich saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 81,700 in terms of frequency in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 86,005, representing a change of -5.27%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Knezovich surname increased marginally from 215 to 217, indicating an increase of 0.93%. However, when measuring the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #86,005 | -5.27% |
| Count | 215 | 217 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knezovich
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Knezovich surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.21% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.85% in 2010. This represents a minor reduction of -1.40%. No Knezovich individuals reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.85% | -1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |