Explore the Family Name Knierim
The meaning of Knierim
German and Dutch: variant of Knieriem.
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How common is the last name Knierim in the United States?
The surname Knierim saw a slight decrease in popularity within the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 23,863rd out of all surnames, but dropped to 25,037th in 2010, a decline of 4.92%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased slightly from 988 to 992, demonstrating a growth rate of 0.4%. Despite this nominal increase in count, the proportion of people with the surname Knierim per 100,000 decreased by 8.11%, from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #25,037 | -4.92% |
| Count | 988 | 992 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knierim
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Knierim identify as White. However, there has been a small shift in the distribution of ethnicity associated with this surname. In 2000, 97.37% identified as White, which decreased to 94.46% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 1.32% to 1.71%. Interestingly, there was also a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0.61% to 2.52%. Those identifying as Black dropped from 0.51% to zero, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an introduction of 0.81% in 2010. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 94.46% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 2.52% | 313.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.71% | 29.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |