Explore the Family Name Knuppel
The meaning of Knuppel
German (Knüppel): see Knueppel. Some characteristic forenames: German Inge, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Knuppel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knuppel saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008th most popular, while it moved up to the 63,873rd position in 2010, marking a subtle rise of 0.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 291 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, showing a growth of 7.22%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #63,873 | 0.21% |
| Count | 291 | 312 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knuppel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the Knuppel surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.59% in 2000 to 93.59% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably though, there were increases in other ethnic identities. By 2010, 2.24% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.92% identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 93.59% | -4.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |