Explore the Family Name Knoell
The meaning of Knoell
German (Knöll): nickname for a peasant or for a crude uncouth person, from Middle High German knolle ‘sod, lump of earth’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knoell has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,203rd in terms of prevalence, however, it rose to the 39,212th spot by 2010, marking a 4.83% jump in rank. In terms of actual count, there were 499 individuals with the Knoell surname in 2000, which grew to 561 by 2010, reflecting an impressive 12.42% growth. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased moderately from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #39,212 | 4.83% |
| Count | 499 | 561 | 12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoell
The ethnicity distribution of people with the Knoell surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White representation held the majority share at 96.19% in 2000, dipping slightly to 92.87% by 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 2% in 2000 to 4.63% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities made a small emergence in 2010, accounting for 1.43% of the Knoell population. However, there were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian or Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 92.87% | -3.45% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.63% | 131.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |