Explore the Family Name Kniseley
The meaning of Kniseley
Variant of Knisely, a surname of Swiss German origin (see Knisley).
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How common is the last name Kniseley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kniseley has seen a slight decrease. In the year 2000, it ranked 68,172 in popularity and had a count of 270. By 2010, although its rank dropped to 69,170, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased to 284, indicating a 5.19% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #69,170 | -1.46% |
| Count | 270 | 284 | 5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kniseley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that as of 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Kniseley identified as White, though this percentage decreased from 91.11% in 2000 to 86.27% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a significant growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 3.70% to 6.69%. Additionally, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, 2.11% did. There were no changes in the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.11% | 86.27% | -5.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 6.69% | 80.81% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 2.46% | -33.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |