Explore the Family Name Kniskern
The meaning of Kniskern
German: nickname for a bon vivant, from geniess gern ‘like(s) to indulge’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kniskern in the United States?
The surname Kniskern, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 49,767 in 2000, it fell to 52,169 in 2010, reflecting a 4.83% decline. However, the absolute count of individuals with the Kniskern surname slightly rose from 396 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, an increase of 0.51%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 13.33%, showing that the use of this surname is diminishing compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #52,169 | -4.83% |
| Count | 396 | 398 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kniskern
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Kniskern surname identify as White, accounting for 96.72% in 2000 and 96.23% in 2010. There's been a noticeable increase in the number of Kniskerns identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage (1.76%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category not represented in 2000. No Kniskerns reported being Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 96.23% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.51% | 19.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |