Explore the Family Name Knoble
The meaning of Knoble
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Knobel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knoble has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,529th and by 2010, it had fallen to 34,353rd, representing a change of -5.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 666 in 2000 to 660 in 2010, a drop of almost 1%. The proportion of individuals named Knoble per 100,000 people went down by 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #34,353 | -5.61% |
| Count | 666 | 660 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoble
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knoble, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, with most individuals identifying as White (93.39% in 2000 and 93.48% in 2010). There's been a visible increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, up by 61.33%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic and Black by 24.44% and 14.62%, respectively. The census reported no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associated with the surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.39% | 93.48% | 0.1% |
| Black | 3.9% | 3.33% | -14.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.36% | -24.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.21% | 61.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |