Explore the Family Name Knous
The meaning of Knous
Americanized form of German Knaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knous saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,153rd in terms of popularity among surnames and fell to 49,177th by 2010, a shift of -6.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined modestly from 435 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, a change of -1.61%. The proportion of people named Knous per 100,000 population dropped from 0.16 to 0.15 over the same period, indicating a -6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #49,177 | -6.55% |
| Count | 435 | 428 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knous
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Knous identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased slightly from 97.24% to 97.9% during this time period. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the name Knous identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, due to data suppression for privacy, the absence of certain ethnicities does not necessarily mean there are no individuals from those communities with the Knous surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 97.9% | 0.68% |
| 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% |