Explore the Family Name Knowlden
The meaning of Knowlden
English (southeastern): habitational name, either from a variant of Knowlton (Kent, see Knowlton), or else from a lost or as yet unidentified place perhaps named with Old English cnoll ‘hilltop’ + denn ‘wood pasture’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knowlden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knowlden has seen a rise in recent years. In 2000, Knowlden held the rank of 56,246 among all surnames and it rose to 52,851 by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 6.04%. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname also went up by 15.29% from 340 in 2000 to 392 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.13 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #52,851 | 6.04% |
| Count | 340 | 392 | 15.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knowlden
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Knowlden, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some insights. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 87.94% in 2000 to 86.48% in 2010. Black individuals made up 9.41% of Knowldens in 2000 and this figure increased to 10.20% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these groups represented 1.79% and 1.28% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.94% | 86.48% | -1.66% |
| Black | 9.41% | 10.2% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |