Explore the Family Name Knowling
The meaning of Knowling
English: topographic name from Middle English, Old English cnolling ‘dweller on the hilltop’. Compare Knowler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knowling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Knowling ranked 79,115 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 80,419 in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease in popularity by 1.65%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 224 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 5.36%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #80,419 | -1.65% |
| Count | 224 | 236 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knowling
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Knowling surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, the data shows that the percentage of those identifying as White decreased substantially from 66.07% in 2000 to 52.97% in 2010, a drop of 19.83%. Conversely, the percentage of those identified as Black saw noticeable growth from 31.70% in 2000 to 40.68% in 2010, an increase of 28.33%. Moreover, a new category of people identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.97% of the Knowlings.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.07% | 52.97% | -19.83% |
| Black | 31.7% | 40.68% | 28.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |