Explore the Family Name Knope
The meaning of Knope
1. English (London): variant of Knopp. 2. Altered form of German Knoop or Knoppe, variants of Knopf.
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How common is the last name Knope in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knope has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 44,273 but fell to 51,066 in 2010, marking a 15.34% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 458 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, showing a 10.92% decrease. The proportion of people per 100,000 having the surname Knope dropped by 17.65% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #51,066 | -15.34% |
| Count | 458 | 408 | -10.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knope
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Knope, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is overwhelmingly identified as White, with 95.41% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 94.85% in 2010. An increase was observed in the Hispanic category, growing from 1.75% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also emerged in 2010, making up 1.47% of the Knope surname bearers. However, there were no reported instances of this surname among Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 94.85% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.7% | 54.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |