Explore the Family Name Knotek
The meaning of Knotek
Czech: from a diminutive of Czech knot ‘wick (of a candle)’, hence a nickname meaning ‘little fellow’. It may also be a nickname for someone with a prominent mole on his face.
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How common is the last name Knotek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knotek experienced a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Knotek ranked 49,366 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved to rank 50,196, reflecting a decrease of 1.68%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Knotek surname increased from 400 to 417 during the same period, showing an increase of 4.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly from 0.15 to 0.14, marking a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #50,196 | -1.68% |
| Count | 400 | 417 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knotek
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Knotek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.62% over the decade. In 2000, 98.75% identified as White while in 2010, this figure dropped to 96.16%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows that some individuals with the Knotek surname started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, each accounting for 1.68% of those surveyed. There were no changes in the other categories such as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 96.16% | -2.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |