Explore the Family Name Knowland
The meaning of Knowland
Irish and English (Gloucestershire and Middlesex): variant of Nolan. This form of the surname originated in Stepney, London, in the 17th century, and is found in Gloucestershire from the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Knowland in the United States?
According to the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knowland has increased over the decade. In the year 2000, Knowland ranked 67,725 in popularity, but it moved up to 67,126 by 2010, marking a slight growth of 0.88%. The number of individuals carrying the name also grew from 272 to 294, an increase of 8.09% over the same period. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistently at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #67,126 | 0.88% |
| Count | 272 | 294 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knowland
The ethnicity associated with the surname Knowland saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 90.07% in 2000 to 87.41% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black also decreased, dropping from 7.35% to 5.10%. The census revealed new ethnic identities associated with the surname, with 3.74% identifying with two or more races and 2.38% identifying as Hispanic in 2010; these groups had not been represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.07% | 87.41% | -2.95% |
| Black | 7.35% | 5.1% | -30.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.74% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |