Explore the Family Name Knouse
The meaning of Knouse
Americanized form of German Knaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knouse saw modest changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,706th most common surname; by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 17,432nd, a decrease of 4.35%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname Knouse grew from 1,577 in 2000 to 1,618 in 2010, an increase of 2.6%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased slightly from 0.58 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,706 | #17,432 | -4.35% |
| Count | 1,577 | 1,618 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knouse
When exploring the ethnic identity associated with the surname Knouse, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with a slight increase from 97.34% in 2000 to 97.40% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group, increasing from 0.82% to 0.87% over the ten-year span. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 0.56%, while the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant decline from 0.89% to 0.62%. No individuals with the surname Knouse identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 97.4% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 0.87% | 6.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.62% | -30.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.56% | -1.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |