Explore the Family Name Knue
The meaning of Knue
North German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Knue has been steadily increasing within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,141st and had a total count of 296, representing 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had risen in rank to 59,171st, with a total count of 342, or 0.12 per 100,000 people. This represents a popularity increase of 6.29% in rank and a 15.54% increase in the total count over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #59,171 | 6.29% |
| Count | 296 | 342 | 15.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knue
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Knue, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is overwhelmingly white, accounting for 93.92% in 2000 and 93.27% in 2010, showing a slight decrease by -0.69%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 3.72% in 2000 to 4.39% in 2010, an increase of 18.01%. There was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 1.46% of the total. However, there were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 93.27% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 3.72% | 4.39% | 18.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |