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

Knoch, 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 Knoch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Knoch in America

Knoch is the 26598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Knoch surname appeared 916 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 Knoch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Knoch 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 Knoch

The surname KNOCH has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "knoche," which means "bone" or "knuckle." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a physical characteristic related to their bones or knuckles.

One of the earliest known references to the KNOCH name can be found in the records of the town of Erfurt, in the German state of Thuringia, dated around the 14th century. These records mention a family by the name of KNOCH residing in the area.

In the 15th century, the KNOCH name appears in various historical documents from the region of Saxony, including tax records and land registries. This indicates that the name had spread to different parts of Germany by that time.

The oldest known spelling variation of the name is "Knoche," which can be found in a manuscript from the town of Zwickau, dating back to the late 15th century. This variation likely reflects the regional dialect of the area.

One notable individual with the KNOCH surname was Johann Friedrich Knoch (1722-1784), a German theologian and biblical scholar. He was born in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, and is known for his work in translating and interpreting the New Testament.

Another historical figure was Johann Adam Knoch (1768-1838), a German painter and engraver. He was born in Gießen, Hesse, and is renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes.

In the 19th century, the KNOCH name can be found in various records from the region of Baden-Württemberg. One significant individual from this period was Karl Knoch (1838-1913), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) from 1884 to 1893.

The name KNOCH is also associated with several place names in Germany, such as the village of Knochenhaus in Rhineland-Palatinate, which translates to "Bone House" in English. This further reinforces the connection between the surname and the word "knoche."

Another notable figure was Ernst Knoch (1894-1971), a German-American theologian and biblical scholar. He was born in Essen, Germany, and later immigrated to the United States, where he founded the Concordant Publishing Concern and worked on translating the Bible into modern English.

While the surname KNOCH has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and migration. However, its historical significance remains tied to its Germanic origins and the various individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Knoch

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

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

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