Explore the Family Name Knopik
The meaning of Knopik
Polish: variant of Knapik ‘weaver’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knopik in the United States?
The surname Knopik has grown in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 50,261st most common surname in the United States and increased in rank to 47,966th by 2010, marking a change of 4.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 391 to 441 during this decade, representing a 12.79% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Knopik per 100,000 population grew by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #47,966 | 4.57% |
| Count | 391 | 441 | 12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knopik
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Knopik surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.98% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 98.41% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years. Similarly, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 98.41% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |