Explore the Family Name Knispel
The meaning of Knispel
German: habitational name from a place in Silesia, formerly called Kniespol (in Czech: Knežpole) ‘princely land’, now in Czechia. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Erna, Ewald, Reinhardt.
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How common is the last name Knispel in the United States?
The surname Knispel has seen some shifts in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the name ranked 53,659 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 56,710, representing a decrease of 5.69%. The actual count of people bearing this surname showed only a slight decrease, from 361 individuals in 2000 to 360 in 2010, a change of just -0.28%. The proportion of people named Knispel per 100,000 also dipped slightly, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a drop of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #56,710 | -5.69% |
| Count | 361 | 360 | -0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knispel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Knispel identified as White, though this percentage did decrease slightly from 96.40% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 2.49% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. New data emerged in 2010 where 1.94% identified as belonging to two or more races. However, no individuals reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.44% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |