Explore the Family Name Knoles
The meaning of Knoles
English (London): variant of Knowles. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoles in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knoles saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 33,933, but by 2010, it had risen to 32,792, marking a change of 3.36%. The number of individuals with the Knoles surname also increased during this decade, from 633 in 2000 to 700 in 2010. This represents a 10.58% growth in count, thus increasing the proportion per 100k from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #32,792 | 3.36% |
| Count | 633 | 700 | 10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoles
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the 2000-2010 period. While there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant rise, going from 1.58% in 2000 to 3.57% in 2010 - an increase of 125.95%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced slightly from 92.26% to 89.86%. There was also an increase in the percent identifying as Hispanic, which nearly doubled from 1.58% to 3.00%. However, the Black community saw a decline in their representation, decreasing from 3.63% to 2.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 89.86% | -2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 3.57% | 125.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 3% | 89.87% |
| Black | 3.63% | 2.29% | -36.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |