Explore the Family Name Knief
The meaning of Knief
German: variant of Kneip. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knief in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knief has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,453rd in terms of commonality and held a count of 318. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 63,873 with a count of 312, representing a decrease of 7.43% in rank and 1.89% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #63,873 | -7.43% |
| Count | 318 | 312 | -1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knief
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Knief, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.48% identified as White which slightly decreased to 95.19% in 2010. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, constituting 2.56% of those with the Knief surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 95.19% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |