Explore the Family Name Knutzen
The meaning of Knutzen
German, Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from Knuth. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Anders, Asmund, Egil, Einer, Erik. German Erwin, Hans, Horst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Knutzen in the United States?
The surname Knutzen experienced a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,320th most popular, but it dropped to the 61,436th spot by 2010 — a significant decrease of 48.68%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell during this decade, with a count of 497 in 2000 decreasing to 327 by 2010, representing a drop of 34.21%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Knutzen for every 100,000 US residents decreased by 38.89%, further indicating its dwindling popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #61,436 | -48.68% |
| Count | 497 | 327 | -34.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.11 | -38.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Knutzen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts among those carrying the Knutzen surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.17% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 89.60% by 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Knutzen surname, rising from 1.61% to 3.36%. Additionally, there was a new category in 2010 that did not exist in 2000 — "Two or more races," which comprised 3.36% of those with the Knutzen surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease, dropping from 2.01% to 1.53%. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 89.6% | -5.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.36% | 108.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.01% | 1.53% | -23.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |