Explore the Family Name Knoke
The meaning of Knoke
German: variant of Knoche or Knaack.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knoke saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30645 in terms of popularity with a count of 718 individuals bearing that name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 31150, despite the count rising to 745, indicating a population growth of 3.76%. However, as a proportion per 100k, the surname saw a decrease of 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #31,150 | -1.65% |
| Count | 718 | 745 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoke
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Knoke from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.13% to 94.09%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.70% to 0.81%, while those identifying with two or more races grew more significantly from 1.39% to 2.15%. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.25% to 2.15%. There were no changes reported in the Black category, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identification saw a significant decrease from 1.53% to 0.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 94.09% | -1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.15% | 54.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.15% | 72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.81% | 15.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 0.81% | -47.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |