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

Knupp, 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 Knupp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Knupp in America

Knupp is the 17625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Knupp surname appeared 1,594 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Knupp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Knupp 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 Knupp

The surname KNUPP originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the Low German word "knupp," which means "knob" or "protuberance." This suggests that the name may have been originally given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinctive physical feature, such as a large nose or a prominent brow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KNUPP can be found in the town records of Cologne, Germany, from the late 1600s. In these records, the name is spelled "Knuppe," which was a common variant at the time. It is believed that the KNUPP family may have originated from this region or nearby areas in the Rhineland.

A notable early bearer of the KNUPP surname was Johann Knupp (1662-1724), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the concept of "Christian enlightenment." He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and contributed to the development of Protestant theology in Germany.

Another historical figure with the KNUPP surname was Wilhelm Knupp (1837-1900), a German-American landscape painter known for his depictions of the American West. He was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, but immigrated to the United States in the 1860s, where he became part of the Hudson River School of painting.

In the 19th century, the KNUPP surname also appeared in the United States, likely due to German immigration. One notable American with this name was Jacob Knupp (1818-1897), a farmer and politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1877 to 1881.

Another American bearing the KNUPP surname was Eli Knupp (1852-1936), a businessman and philanthropist from Ohio. He made his fortune in the mining industry and later donated a significant portion of his wealth to establish the Knupp Memorial Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

While the KNUPP surname is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its origins in Germany. The name has been borne by notable figures in various fields, from theology and philosophy to art and politics, reflecting the diverse experiences and achievements of those who have carried it through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Knupp

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

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

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