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

Knysh, 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 Knysh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Knysh in America

Knysh is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Knysh surname appeared 117 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 Knysh.

The history of the last name Knysh

The surname KNYSH originates from Ukraine, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "knysh," which refers to a traditional Ukrainian bread or pastry made with cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with bakers or individuals involved in the production or trade of this traditional food item.

The name KNYSH can be found in various historical records and documents from Ukraine, particularly in regions such as Poltava, Chernihiv, and Kyiv. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to 1596, when a certain Hryhorii Knysh was mentioned in a land registry document from the Kyiv region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the KNYSH surname gained prominence in Ukraine, with several individuals bearing this name playing significant roles in various aspects of society. For example, Petro Knysh (1635-1704) was a notable Ukrainian Cossack leader and military commander who participated in several campaigns against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

In the 19th century, the KNYSH surname was well-established in various regions of Ukraine. One notable individual was Andrii Knysh (1810-1879), a Ukrainian writer, and poet who contributed to the development of Ukrainian literature during the era of the Ukrainian National Revival.

Another prominent figure was Oleksandr Knysh (1856-1919), a Ukrainian historian, and ethnographer who extensively researched and documented the history and traditions of the Ukrainian people.

As the KNYSH surname spread across Ukraine, it also became associated with various place names and geographic locations. For instance, the village of Knyshivka in the Chernihiv region is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the KNYSH surname who lived in or were associated with that area.

While the KNYSH surname has its roots in Ukraine, it has also been carried by individuals to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. Some notable individuals with the KNYSH surname include Yevhen Knysh (1904-1981), a Ukrainian-American artist and painter, and Petro Knysh (1879-1938), a Ukrainian-Canadian community leader and activist who played a significant role in the development of the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Knysh

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

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 Knysh 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.

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

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