Explore the Family Name Knier
The meaning of Knier
German: probably a variant of Knürr or Knorr(see Knorr). Some characteristic forenames: German Wenzel, Aloysius.
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How common is the last name Knier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knier has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Knier was ranked as the 49,159th most common surname but it slipped to the 49,365th position by 2010, marking a change of -0.42%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 402 to 426 during the same time period, reflecting a growth of 5.97%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Knier surname slightly decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #49,365 | -0.42% |
| Count | 402 | 426 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knier
The ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname Knier is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, nearly all (99.75%) of the people with the Knier surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 97.65% by 2010. Notably, there was a new emergence of those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 1.17% of individuals with the Knier surname. Other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as 0.00%, signifying no registered individuals within these groups for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.75% | 97.65% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |