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

Knizner, 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 Knizner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Knizner in America

Knizner is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Knizner surname appeared 233 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 Knizner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Knizner 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 Knizner

The surname Knizner is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Czech word "knize," which translates to "prince" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or came from noble lineages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Knizner name can be found in historical documents from the town of Litomerice, located in the present-day Czech Republic. These documents, dated around 1487, reference a certain Jan Knizner, who was a prominent landowner and respected member of the local community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Knizner name appeared in various records across Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. Notable individuals from this period include Vaclav Knizner (1543-1612), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

As the Knizner family expanded and migrated across Central Europe, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Kniesner, Kniessner, and Kniežner. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic nuances.

In the late 18th century, the Knizner surname found its way to the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it was spelled as Kniessner. One notable figure from this era was Johann Kniessner (1784-1859), a celebrated composer and conductor who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the Imperial Court of Vienna.

Another prominent individual bearing the Knizner name was Karel Knizner (1868-1932), a Czech painter and illustrator whose works captured the essence of rural life in Bohemia. His paintings are celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of traditional Czech customs and landscapes.

It is important to note that while the Knizner surname has its origins in Czech history, it has since spread across various parts of Europe and beyond, with descendants bearing this name residing in countries such as Germany, Austria, and even the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Knizner

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

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 Knizner 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 Knizner 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 Knizner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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