Explore the Family Name Knippenberg
The meaning of Knippenberg
German: habitational name from a place formerly so named in North Rhine-Westphalia, north of Essen.
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How common is the last name Knippenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knippenberg saw moderate growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44103 in popularity, with 460 people having this name; by 2010, it had slightly risen to rank 43811, with 492 bearers, marking a modest increase of 6.96%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the last name Knippenberg remained steady at 0.17 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #43,811 | 0.66% |
| Count | 460 | 492 | 6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knippenberg
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showcases some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Knippenberg identified as White (96.74%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had decreased slightly to 93.70%. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.30% to 3.46%. Additionally, small percentages began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals belonging to two or more races, both accounting for 1.02% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 93.7% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.46% | 166.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |