Explore the Family Name Knodel
The meaning of Knodel
1. South German (Knödel): diminutive of Knode ‘knot’, a nickname for a short, robust person. In Bavaria it takes on the meaning ‘round shape’ of a small object including dumplings; a nickname for a well-fed person. 2. German: from the medieval personal name Knodel, a short form of Chnodomar. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Arno, Gerhardt, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Knodel in the United States?
The surname Knodel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked at 26,738 in 2000, it dropped to 29,768 by 2010, marking an 11.33% decline. The count of people with this surname also fell, from 856 to 790, a drop of 7.71%. Additionally, the proportion of Knodels per 100,000 residents decreased by 15.62%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,738 | #29,768 | -11.33% |
| Count | 856 | 790 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knodel
When considering the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Knodel, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.20% to 96.58%. During the same period, those identifying as having two or more races increased from 0.93% to 1.27%. A small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero. Note that certain categories may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.58% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.27% | 36.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |