Explore the Family Name Knies
The meaning of Knies
1. German: nickname from Middle High German knüsen, knüssen ‘to push, shove’. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Kněz or Kniz: nickname from kněz, kniz ‘lord, master’, also ‘priest’ (see Knez). Compare Kniess.
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How common is the last name Knies in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Knies' saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 27,821 in 2000 to 28,408 in 2010, a change of -2.11%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased slightly by 3.32% from 813 in 2000 to 840 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also dropped marginally by -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,821 | #28,408 | -2.11% |
| Count | 813 | 840 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knies
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data shows that almost all holders of the surname 'Knies' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small decline in this category from 98.65% to 96.55% over the decade. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0.74% in 2000 to 2.5% in 2010, which is a significant growth of 237.84%. No individuals with the surname 'Knies' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either Census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 96.55% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 2.5% | 237.84% |
| 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% |