Explore the Family Name Knobbe
The meaning of Knobbe
North German: nickname for an uncouth, stupid, or stingy person, from Middle Low German knobbe ‘knot, lump’. Compare Knauf, South German Knopf.
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How common is the last name Knobbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knobbe has seen a slight increase in popularity over a ten-year span from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 30,199 in 2000, its position improved slightly to 30,101 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.32%. The census count of people with this surname also rose during this period, increasing by 6.42% from 732 in 2000 to 779 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Knobbe surname dipped slightly by 3.7%, moving from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,199 | #30,101 | 0.32% |
| Count | 732 | 779 | 6.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knobbe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knobbe, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, with 96.92% identifying as such in 2010, down slightly from 97.54% in 2000. The number of individuals who identify as Hispanic increased over the decade, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010, representing a 35.77% change. In 2010, the census began noting those who identified with two or more races, accounting for 1.03% of individuals with the Knobbe surname. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.92% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.67% | 35.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |