Explore the Family Name Kniffin
The meaning of Kniffin
Altered form of Kniffen, a surname of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kniffin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kniffin has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 26,267 in 2000 to 27,678 in 2010, a drop of 5.37%. The count or total number of people with this surname also decreased from 875 to 869, a marginal decrease of 0.69%. The proportion of individuals named Kniffin per 100,000 population reduced by 9.38% from 0.32 to 0.29 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #27,678 | -5.37% |
| Count | 875 | 869 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kniffin
When it comes to ethnicity distribution for the surname Kniffin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most holders identified as White, albeit with a small decrease from 92.57% in 2000 to 92.41% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, surging by 132.46% from 1.14% to 2.65%. Furthermore, the data shows a slight rise in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, increasing by 1.25% from 0.80% to 0.81%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category faced a notable decline of 31.98%, dropping from 4.91% to 3.34%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.57% | 92.41% | -0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.91% | 3.34% | -31.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.65% | 132.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.81% | 1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |