Explore the Family Name Knolton
The meaning of Knolton
Altered form of English Knowlton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knolton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Knolton experienced an increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 74,398 in 2000 to 66,931 in 2010, representing a rise of approximately 10.04 percent. In terms of the count, there was also growth from 242 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 295 in 2010, which indicates a 21.9 percent uptick. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Knolton per 100,000 increased by 11.11 percent over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #66,931 | 10.04% |
| Count | 242 | 295 | 21.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knolton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knolton saw minor shifts during the same decade based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the surname in either year, there was a small emergence of mixed-race individuals (2.37 percent) by 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Knolton identify as Black, but their proportion decreased slightly from 66.12 percent in 2000 to 65.08 percent in 2010. The percentage of White individuals bearing the surname also declined marginally, from 33.06 percent in 2000 to 32.20 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.12% | 65.08% | -1.57% |
| White | 33.06% | 32.2% | -2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |