Explore the Family Name Knopp
The meaning of Knopp
1. German: from Middle Low German, knōp ‘swelling, lump, knob, button, glob’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of buttons, or a nickname for a small, rotund man, or a topographic name for someone who lived by a rounded hillock. Compare Knoop. 2. English (Essex): from Middle English knopp, knope ‘small rounded protuberance, knob’ (Old English cnoppa), used topographically, or as a nickname from the same word, used of the knope of the knee and the elbow-joint. 3. English (Essex): variant of Nobb (see Nobbe). 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Knop 3.
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How common is the last name Knopp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knopp experienced a change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 7,541st most common surname in America, but by 2010, it slipped to the 8,080th spot, marking a decline of approximately 7.15%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people bearing the surname marginally increased from 4,068 in 2000 to 4,103 in 2010, which is a growth rate of about 0.86%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100k people decreased by around 7.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,541 | #8,080 | -7.15% |
| Count | 4,068 | 4,103 | 0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.51 | 1.39 | -7.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knopp
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Knopp, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for over 96% each year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.27% to 0.58% over the decade, a substantial increase of 114.81%. The representation of the Hispanic community also grew by 50%, although it remained a small proportion of the overall count. An increase was likewise observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, growing by 83.33% and 25% respectively. People who identified with two or more races slightly increased from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.73% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.29% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.02% | 9.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.58% | 114.81% |
| Black | 0.12% | 0.22% | 83.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.15% | 25% |
Knopp ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Knopp is French & German, which comprises 40.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (33.1%) and Eastern European (8.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 40.5% |
| British & Irish | 33.1% |
| Eastern European | 8.7% |
| Other | 17.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Knopp
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Knopp have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 74.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 73.60% |
What Knopp haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Knopp is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-L26 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Giglio, Ferri, Steinman, Sala, Pastor, Andre, Bosco, Milano, Ferro, Deangelis.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Knopp surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Knopp have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Knopp" Surname 36.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Knopp" Surname 24.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Knopp" Surname 68.4%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Knopp" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Knopp?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Knopp are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition