Explore the Family Name Knoerzer
The meaning of Knoerzer
German (Knörzer): nickname from Middle High German knorzen ‘to scrap’. Compare Cornatzer.
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How common is the last name Knoerzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knoerzer has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 83,618th most popular, and by 2010 it had risen slightly to be 83,226th. This represents a small change of 0.47 percent. The actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 209 to 226, an increase of 8.13 percent. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.08 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #83,226 | 0.47% |
| Count | 209 | 226 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoerzer
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates that individuals with the surname Knoerzer are predominantly of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased from 97.13% in 2000 to 92.04% in 2010, marking a change of -5.24%. Interestingly, by 2010, individuals of Hispanic ethnic identity carrying the Knoerzer surname emerged, accounting for 4.87% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 92.04% | -5.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.87% | 0% |
| 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% |