Explore the Family Name Knoth
The meaning of Knoth
German: nickname for a gnarled or crude person, from Middle High German knode, knote ‘knot’. Compare Knoll, Knorr. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Frieda, Georg.
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How common is the last name Knoth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knoth witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,717 among all surnames, but fell to 33,410 by 2010, representing a 25.05% decrease in ranking. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 857 in 2000 to 683 in 2010, marking a 20.3% reduction. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 28.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #33,410 | -25.05% |
| Count | 857 | 683 | -20.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.23 | -28.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoth
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Knoth, there were some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest group holding this surname remained predominantly white, decreasing slightly from 97.32% to 94.14%, other ethnic identities saw an increase. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander identifiers nearly doubled from 0.70% to 1.32%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a substantial increase from 0.70% to 2.34%. There was also a noticeable rise in those who identify as Hispanic, going up from 1.28% to 2.05%. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 94.14% | -3.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 2.34% | 234.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.05% | 60.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.32% | 88.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |