Explore the Family Name Knocke
The meaning of Knocke
1. German and English (Essex): variant of Knock. The English surname is rare in Britain. 2. South German: topographic name from Knock ‘hill’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Knocke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knocke has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 78,326th most popular surname, while in 2010, it rose modestly to the 77,788th position, representing a change of about 0.69 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 227 to 246 during this time period, a growth rate of approximately 8.37 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #77,788 | 0.69% |
| Count | 227 | 246 | 8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knocke
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution among individuals bearing the surname Knocke remained largely stable between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority, around 96.75 percent in 2010, up from 96.04 percent in 2000, reported their ethnic identity as White. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by about 20.78 percent, from 3.08 percent in 2000 to 2.44 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 96.75% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 2.44% | -20.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |