Explore the Family Name Knick
The meaning of Knick
1. German: from Knick ‘hedge, boundary’, hence a topographic name for someone living near a hedge or hedged enclosure, or a metonymic occupational name for someone who lays hedges. Hedging is a characteristic feature of the pastureland of Holstein, Mecklenburg, Westphalia, and Lower Saxony. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Knyk or Knik: nickname from a derivative of Lower Sorbian knykaś ‘to fold; to break’, presumably denoting a pocket-knife.
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How common is the last name Knick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Knick" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,821st in popularity and dropped to 24,802nd by 2010, marking an 8.68% decrease in its ranking. The count of people with the "Knick" surname also decreased from 1,048 in 2000 to 1,004 in 2010, reflecting a 4.2% decline. This trend was mirrored in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.39 to 0.34, a 12.82% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,821 | #24,802 | -8.68% |
| Count | 1,048 | 1,004 | -4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knick
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts among those with the Knick surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation doubled from 1.43% to 2.89%. Although the percentage of individuals identifying as White remained high at 93.63%, it did decrease slightly from the 95.9% reported in 2000. There was a small increase in those reporting two or more races, from 1.53% to 2.09%, while the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both showed no change. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category introduced a new dimension to the Knick surname ethnic identity in 2010, with 0.60% representation, having had none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 93.63% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.89% | 102.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.09% | 36.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |