Explore the Family Name Kniss
The meaning of Kniss
German: variant of Knies 1. Compare Kniess.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kniss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kniss has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,932 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 28,883 – a growth of 3.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period. In 2000, there were 740 people with the surname Kniss and by 2010, this number had increased by 11.22% to 823. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 3.7%, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #28,883 | 3.5% |
| Count | 740 | 823 | 11.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kniss
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Kniss. Of those with the Kniss surname, in 2000, the vast majority (96.62%) identified as white. By 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 94.41%, which is a change of -2.29%. In contrast, the Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase of 71.11%, growing from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage of individuals with the Kniss surname identified as two or more races, with an increase from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Lastly, less than 1% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a group that was not represented in 2000. No individuals with the surname Kniss identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 94.41% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.31% | 71.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.09% | 14.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |