Explore the Family Name Knippa
The meaning of Knippa
Germanized form of Sorbian Knipa: either an Upper Sorbian cognate of Lower Sorbian Knyp (see Kniep 2), or a nickname derived from Upper Sorbian knypać ‘to knock’. The surname Knippa is very rare in Germany. History: The progenitor of the American Knippas was Johann Knippa from Hoyerswerda (Upper Sorbian: Wojerecy) in Saxony, Germany, who died 1886 in Swiss Alp, TX. Knippa, a place in Uvalde County, TX, is named after (one of) his descendants. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Knippa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knippa has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,692nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 65,066th place, marking an overall drop of 10.86%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased, going from 323 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, showing a 5.57% decrease. The proportion of people with the surname Knippa per 100k also fell by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #65,066 | -10.86% |
| Count | 323 | 305 | -5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knippa
When it comes to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Knippa identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.59% to 95.41%. Despite being a small percentage of the population, the Hispanic representation within the Knippa surname increased by a significant 58.47%, from 2.48% in 2000 to 3.93% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 95.41% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 3.93% | 58.47% |
| 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% |