Explore the Family Name Knolle
The meaning of Knolle
German: variant of Knoll 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ernst.
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How common is the last name Knolle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Knolle" showed a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 88,083 among all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 91,625. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 196 to 201, representing a 2.55% rise over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people stayed constant at 0.07 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #91,625 | -4.02% |
| Count | 196 | 201 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knolle
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were changes in the ethnicity distribution associated with the Knolle surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, but this percentage declined slightly from 86.22% to 84.08%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. The portion identifying as having two or more races dropped from 2.55% in 2000 to none in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic group appeared in 2010, constituting 4.48% of the population with the Knolle surname. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals decreased by 8.58%, from 8.16% in 2000 to 7.46% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.22% | 84.08% | -2.48% |
| Black | 8.16% | 7.46% | -8.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |