Explore the Family Name Knipfer
The meaning of Knipfer
1. German: occupational name for a knitter, net maker, or button maker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German knüpfen ‘to tie or knot’. 2. South German: nickname from Middle High German gnepfen, gnipfen ‘to limp lightly’.
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How common is the last name Knipfer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knipfer saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 45,403rd place to 47,356th place, a change of -4.3%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 0.9%, from 444 to 448 individuals during the same period. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #47,356 | -4.3% |
| Count | 444 | 448 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knipfer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Knipfer surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 95.27% in 2000 to 93.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also decreased to 2.01% in 2010 from 2.48% in 2000. A new category appeared in 2010 with 2.68% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 93.97% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Black | 2.48% | 2.01% | -18.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |