Explore the Family Name Knowlin
The meaning of Knowlin
Variant of Nowlin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knowlin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knowlin has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Knowlin was ranked 58,257th in terms of popularity and increased its rank to 55,121st by 2010, reflecting a 5.38% improvement. The count of people with this surname also rose from 326 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, showing an impressive growth of 14.42%. The proportion of individuals named Knowlin per 100,000 people increased as well, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010—an 8.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #55,121 | 5.38% |
| Count | 326 | 373 | 14.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knowlin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Knowlin identify as Black, with a slight decrease from 90.49% in 2000 to 90.08% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as White declined from 5.83% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the number of people identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.84% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010—a significant 75% change. There were no recorded individuals named Knowlin identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's worth noting that the Hispanic representation under this surname saw emergence in 2010, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.49% | 90.08% | -0.45% |
| White | 5.83% | 4.29% | -26.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.22% | 75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |