Explore the Family Name Knoy
The meaning of Knoy
Americanized form of German Kney, unexplained (see Kanoy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knoy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knoy experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,120th most common surname and decreased to the 73,005th position by 2010, signifying a change of -30.09%. The number of individuals with the Knoy surname also saw a decrease from 341 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, a decline of about 22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #73,005 | -30.09% |
| Count | 341 | 266 | -21.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knoy
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Knoy surname identified as White, accounting for 89.15% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 89.47% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.47% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as Black fell from 7.62% in 2000 to 6.02% in 2010. There were no records of individuals with the Knoy surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.15% | 89.47% | 0.36% |
| Black | 7.62% | 6.02% | -21% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.01% | 104.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |