Explore the Family Name Knieper
The meaning of Knieper
North German: occupational name for someone who worked with pincers, Middle Low German knīp, as for instance a shoemaker, belt maker, strap maker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knieper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knieper saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 71,610 to 73,666. This represents a change of -2.87. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during the same period, from 254 to 263, a growth of 3.54. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #73,666 | -2.87% |
| Count | 254 | 263 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knieper
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority of individuals with the Knieper surname identifying as White. In 2000, 96.85% identified as White, a figure that rose slightly in 2010 to 97.72%. Moreover, there were no reported cases of persons with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 97.72% | 0.9% |
| 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% |