Explore the Family Name Knothe
The meaning of Knothe
1. German: variant of Knoth. 2. North German: nickname for a partner or companion, from Low German genōte ‘companion’.
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How common is the last name Knothe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knothe has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 85,996 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 91,625, representing a change of -6.55. The count of people with the Knothe surname also decreased marginally from 202 in 2000 to 201 in 2010, a change of -0.5. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.07 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #91,625 | -6.55% |
| Count | 202 | 201 | -0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knothe
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that those with the Knothe surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 94.55% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 97.51% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Additionally, there was no reported change in people identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 97.51% | 3.13% |
| 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% |