Explore the Family Name Naber
The meaning of Naber
1. North German and Dutch: nickname from Low German Naber ‘neighbor’. 2. South German: from a personal name given in honor of Saint Nabor; or a habitational name from a place in Alsace. In Württemberg there is a placename Nabern, derived from the river name Naber, which might have contributed to the surname. 3. German: occupational name for a maker of wheel hubs, an agent derivative of Middle High German nabe ‘hub’.
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How common is the last name Naber in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Naber has shown a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname improved by 5.78%, moving from 12,868 in 2000 to 12,124 in 2010. The count, or number of people with the Naber surname, also increased during this period by a significant 17.29%, from 2,192 to 2,571. This suggests that there was an increase in the proportion of individuals with the Naber surname per 100,000 people from 0.81 to 0.87, representing a 7.41% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,868 | #12,124 | 5.78% |
| Count | 2,192 | 2,571 | 17.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.87 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naber
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Naber. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.21%. By 2010, though still the dominant ethnicity, this percentage had decreased slightly to 93.04%. The Hispanic community saw the most significant growth within this time frame, increasing their representation amongst Nabers from 1.64% to 3.11%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.55% to 1.21%. However, the proportion of Naber individuals claiming two or more races declined by 5.37%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 93.04% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 3.11% | 89.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.94% | -5.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1.21% | 120% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |