Explore the Family Name Knoblich
The meaning of Knoblich
German: variant of Knoblauch. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Frieda, Gottlieb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoblich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knoblich saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 82,691 in 2000 to 103,655 in 2010, representing a 25.35% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Knoblich surname also fell from 212 to 173 during the same period, marking an 18.4% decline. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 25%, reflecting its diminishing popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #103,655 | -25.35% |
| Count | 212 | 173 | -18.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoblich
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals bearing the Knoblich surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 96.23% in 2000 to 97.11% in 2010. Additionally, in 2000, 2.83% reported having two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individual with the Knoblich surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 97.11% | 0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |