Explore the Family Name Knop
The meaning of Knop
1. English (Lancashire), German, Flemish, and Dutch: variant of Knopp and Knoop. 2. Polish: variant of Knap ‘weaver’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Yiddish knop ‘button’ (see Knopf). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Franz, Gunter, Rudi, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Knop in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knop saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Knop was ranked 14,862nd in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 16,179th, representing an 8.86% drop. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,828 in 2000 to 1,786 in 2010, a 2.3% reduction. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10.29% decrease, from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.61 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,862 | #16,179 | -8.86% |
| Count | 1,828 | 1,786 | -2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.61 | -10.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knop
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Knop. Individuals identifying as White represented the majority of Knops, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.17% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw significant growth, with a 78.05% increase from 0.82% to 1.46%. The Hispanic community also saw an increase, moving up 57.32% from 0.82% to 1.29%. There was a notable decrease among those identifying as Black, from 1.70% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010, a 27.65% decrease. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010 at 0.34% and 0.56%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.13% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.46% | 78.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.29% | 57.32% |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.23% | -27.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |