Find out how popular the last name Kneebone is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kneebone.

Kneebone, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kneebone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kneebone in America

Kneebone is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kneebone surname appeared 453 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kneebone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kneebone to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kneebone

The surname Kneebone is of English origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Cornwall, in the southwest of England. The name is thought to be derived from the Cornish words "yn" meaning "the" and "keneben" meaning "knee." It is speculated that the name may have initially referred to someone with a distinctive physical feature, such as a knee deformity or injury.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Kneebone can be found in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall from 1284, where a Robert Kenebon is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the name's Cornish roots and provides insight into its evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the Kneebone family was well-established in the Cornish town of St. Austell. This is evidenced by the presence of several Kneebone family members in the parish records of St. Austell during this period.

During the 17th century, the name Kneebone appeared in the records of the nearby parish of St. Blazey, with the baptism of a John Kneebone in 1634. This suggests that the family had spread to other areas of Cornwall by this time.

One notable figure in the history of the Kneebone surname was Richard Kneebone (1621-1677), a Cornish landowner and member of the gentry. His estate, Kneebone Manor, was located in the parish of St. Blazey, and his family held considerable influence in the area.

Another prominent individual was John Kneebone (1740-1818), a successful merchant and shipowner based in the port town of Falmouth, Cornwall. He amassed a significant fortune through his maritime enterprises and was a respected figure in the local community.

In the 19th century, the name Kneebone can be found in various records across Cornwall, with families residing in towns such as Truro, Redruth, and Penzance. One notable individual from this era was William Kneebone (1802-1876), a renowned mining engineer who made significant contributions to the Cornish mining industry.

As the Kneebone family spread beyond Cornwall, they can be found in other parts of England, as well as in countries with historical ties to Britain, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, the name remains most strongly associated with its Cornish origins and the county's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kneebone

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kneebone.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kneebone was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kneebone has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kneebone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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