Explore the Family Name Kniola
The meaning of Kniola
Polish (Knioła): adaptation of German Knoll, Knolle.
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How common is the last name Kniola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kniola saw a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,385 and fell to 69,793 by 2010, marking an 8.4% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 289 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, showing a 2.77% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #69,793 | -8.4% |
| Count | 289 | 281 | -2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kniola
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kniola surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity. In 2000, 98.27% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 96.80% in 2010. There wasn't any significant representation of the Kniola surname within other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both in 2000 and 2010. Additionally, there weren't any individuals identifying with two or more races carrying the Kniola surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 96.8% | -1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |