Explore the Family Name Knollenberg
The meaning of Knollenberg
German: habitational name from a place in Württemberg called Knollenberg.
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How common is the last name Knollenberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knollenberg experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,827th in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to 52,736th, a 0.17% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 368 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, an increase of 6.79%. However, despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k decreased slightly, from 0.14 to 0.13, representing a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #52,736 | 0.17% |
| Count | 368 | 393 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knollenberg
The ethnicity associated with the Knollenberg surname became more diverse between 2000 and 2010. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.01% in 2000 to 92.62% in 2010. There was a negligible presence of Hispanic ethnicity, which reduced marginally from 1.36% to 1.27%. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races appeared in the 2010 Census, with 2.29% and 3.31% respectively, whereas they were not present in the 2000 data. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 92.62% | -4.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.27% | -6.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |