Explore the Family Name Knicely
The meaning of Knicely
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Knüsli (see Knisley). Compare Nicely 1. 2. Possibly also a variant of Nissley, a surname of Swiss German or German origin. Compare Nicely 2. History: This surname is of Mennonite origin, whether as a variant of the name Knisley or as a possible variant of the name Nissley (see Nicely).
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How common is the last name Knicely in the United States?
The surname Knicely has seen a slight decline in popularity in the United States over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the surname dropped from 23,683 in 2000 to 24,982 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 5.48%. In the same time frame, the count or number of people with this surname slightly decreased by 0.3%, from 998 in 2000 to 995 in 2010. This resulted in a proportion per 100k decrease of about 8.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,683 | #24,982 | -5.48% |
| Count | 998 | 995 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knicely
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the large majority of individuals with the Knicely surname identify as White, with no change from 97.29% in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 72.86%, from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. The percentage of those reporting two or more races decreased by 46.67%, from 1.50% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. No individuals with the Knicely surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 97.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.21% | 72.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0.8% | -46.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |