Explore the Family Name Knueven
The meaning of Knueven
North German (Knüven): possibly a nickname from knuffen ‘to push or thump’, or from cnuven ‘to pick meet’. This surname is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knueven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knueven has seen a slight increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 53,047 but moved up to 51,723 by 2010. This represents a change of 2.5%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 366 to 402 during this period, marking an increase of approximately 9.84%. However, the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 stayed consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #51,723 | 2.5% |
| Count | 366 | 402 | 9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knueven
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Knueven identified as White, though there was a small decline. In 2000, 99.45% identified as such, dropping to 96.02% in 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among those with this surname for both years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010. Data for those identifying with two or more races was not available or was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.45% | 96.02% | -3.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |