Explore the Family Name Knuteson
The meaning of Knuteson
Variant of Knutson, a surname of Swedish or Norwegian origin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Knuteson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Knuteson has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Knuteson ranked 60,390 in popularity with a count of 312 people bearing this name. A decade later, it moved up the ranks to 58,042, an upward shift of 3.89%. The census also showed an increase in the count of people with this surname, growing by 12.18% to reach 350 individuals in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #58,042 | 3.89% |
| Count | 312 | 350 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knuteson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Knuteson identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this was the dominant ethnicity, although there was a slight decrease from 96.79% to 95.71% over the decade. There was minimal representation from Hispanic ethnicity, but it saw a slight increase from 1.60% to 1.71% during the same period. Notably, the category of 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.43% of individuals with this surname. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.71% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.71% | 6.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |