Explore the Family Name Knodle
The meaning of Knodle
Americanized form of German Knödel (see Knodel).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knodle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knodle has seen an increase in its prevalence over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 66,878 with 276 individuals bearing this name. A decade later, in 2010, the rank improved to 62,714 and the count rose to 319, indicating a growth of 15.58% in the number of people with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 also increased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #62,714 | 6.23% |
| Count | 276 | 319 | 15.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knodle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Knodle identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.55% of the total, decreasing slightly to 97.49% in 2010. The census data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 97.49% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |