Explore the Family Name Knoch
The meaning of Knoch
German: variant of Knoche.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knoch has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 24,513 but fell to 26,598 by 2010 – a decrease of 8.51%. The count of people with the Knoch surname also dropped from 956 in 2000 to 916 in 2010, indicating a -4.18% change. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Knoch out of 100k decreased from 0.35 to 0.31, marking an -11.43% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,513 | #26,598 | -8.51% |
| Count | 956 | 916 | -4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Knoch surname identify as White; however, there was a slight decrease from 95.92% in 2000 to 94.54% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also declined from 1.15% to 0.87%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the number of Knochs identifying as having two or more races, which went up by 66.67% from 1.05% to 1.75%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010, while the Black population decreased from 0.94% to 0%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained consistent at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.54% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.75% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0.87% | -24.35% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |