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

Knoblock, 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 Knoblock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Knoblock in America

Knoblock is the 22319th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Knoblock surname appeared 1,155 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 Knoblock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Knoblock 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 Knoblock

The surname Knoblock is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle High German words "knobel" or "knoblouch," which means "garlic" or "bulb." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who grew or sold garlic.

The earliest recorded instances of the Knoblock surname can be found in various German records and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is Johann Knoblock, a German merchant born in 1587 in the city of Nuremberg. He was known for his successful trading business, which involved exporting goods across Europe.

Another early bearer of the name was Hans Knoblock, born in 1612 in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria. He was a respected landowner and farmer known for his expertise in cultivating various crops, including garlic.

In the 18th century, the Knoblock surname began to spread beyond Germany as families migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Friedrich Knoblock, born in 1745 in the town of Magdeburg, Prussia. He was a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and nobility.

As the name continued to spread, it underwent some variations in spelling, such as Knobloch, Knobeloch, and Knobelauch. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

In the 19th century, the Knoblock surname gained further recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Knoblock in 1820 in the city of Berlin. He was a respected architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Berlin's modern cityscape. His most notable work was the design of the Reichstag building, home to the German parliament.

Another notable figure from this period was Karl Knoblock, born in 1856 in the town of Heidelberg. He was a renowned botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life, particularly in the cultivation of various garlic varieties.

As the Knoblock surname spread across the world, it was carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Knoblock

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

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

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