Explore the Family Name Knibbs
The meaning of Knibbs
English: variant, with post-medieval excrescent -s, of Knibb, which may be related to Knapp or Nobbs or Knipe.
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How common is the last name Knibbs in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knibbs has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked at 49,057 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had slipped to 50,275, marking a 2.48% drop. Despite the fall in rank, the count of individuals with the Knibbs surname actually increased by 3.23%, from 403 people in 2000 to 416 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion of individuals named Knibbs per 100,000 people, there was a 6.67% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #50,275 | -2.48% |
| Count | 403 | 416 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knibbs
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Knibbs surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the largest portion of people with this surname, though their percentage decreased slightly from 72.46% to 68.75%. The second most common ethnic identity was Black, with a proportion that increased from 20.6% to 24.76%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, rising from 2.48% to 4.33%. Individuals reporting two or more races decreased significantly, dropping from 4.22% to 1.92%. No individuals with the surname Knibbs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.46% | 68.75% | -5.12% |
| Black | 20.6% | 24.76% | 20.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 4.33% | 74.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4.22% | 1.92% | -54.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |