Explore the Family Name Knighten
The meaning of Knighten
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Knighton. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Knighten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knighten saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly by -0.97% from 8640 to 8724. Although its standing lowered, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by 7.28% from 3504 to 3759. This leads to a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k people bearing the name Knighten, as it went down by -2.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,640 | #8,724 | -0.97% |
| Count | 3,504 | 3,759 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.3 | 1.27 | -2.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knighten
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Knighten, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant changes from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as Black saw an increase of 11.20%, making up 46.37% of those with the Knighten surname in 2010. There was also a marked increase in the Hispanic category, which grew by 60.16%. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and those affiliated with two or more races also increased. However, there was a decrease in individuals identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native, declining by -10.43% and -10.45%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.22% | 47.67% | -10.43% |
| Black | 41.7% | 46.37% | 11.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.34% | 7.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.05% | 60.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 1.2% | -10.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.37% | 27.59% |