Explore the Family Name Knowler
The meaning of Knowler
English (Kent and Sussex): topographic name from Middle English knowle ‘knoll, hilltop’ + the locative suffix -er. See also Knoll.
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How common is the last name Knowler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knowler has seen some growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 130,443rd most popular surname in America, but by 2010, it had climbed slightly to be the 129,047th most common surname. This represents a change of approximately 1.07%. Similarly, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 10% during this decade, from 120 to 132. However, despite these increments, the proportion of Knowlers per 100,000 people in the U.S. remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #129,047 | 1.07% |
| Count | 120 | 132 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knowler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Knowler surname is predominantly associated with white ancestry. In 2000, about 99.17% of those with the name Knowler identified as white, although this percentage decreased slightly to 96.97% by 2010. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent recorded with this surname in either census year. Furthermore, there were no Knowlers who identified with two or more races. Please note that for privacy reasons, certain data might have been suppressed (as indicated by "(S)") to prevent identifying any specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 96.97% | -2.22% |
| 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% |