Explore the Family Name Knops
The meaning of Knops
Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from Knop.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knops in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity data for the surname 'Knops' shows some interesting trends. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58999 in terms of prevalence but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 61745, reflecting a negative change of -4.65%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 321 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, marking a positive change of 1.25%. Despite this slight increase in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -8.33%, indicating that while the number of people named Knops rose, their share in the overall population diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #61,745 | -4.65% |
| Count | 321 | 325 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knops
Moving on to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Knops', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.95% and increased marginally to 96.00% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease from 3.74% to 1.85% over the same period. Interestingly, in 2010, a small proportion (1.54%) reported belonging to two or more races, a category which recorded no representation in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registered zero percentages in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 96% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 1.85% | -50.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |