Explore the Family Name Nachreiner
The meaning of Nachreiner
South German: from Nachreiner, an expression meaning ‘neighboring farmer’ or ‘farmer living on the outskirts of a village’, from Middle High German nāch ‘near’ + rein ‘edge, margin’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Compare Nachbar.
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How common is the last name Nachreiner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nachreiner has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 35,621 in terms of popularity, jumping to rank 34,801 by 2010 - an upturn of 2.3%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 597 in 2000 to 649 in 2010, marking an 8.71% increase. However, the proportional representation per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #34,801 | 2.3% |
| Count | 597 | 649 | 8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nachreiner
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates most individuals with the surname Nachreiner identify as White, though there was a small decline from 98.32% in 2000 to 95.53% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic ethnic identity associated with this surname more than doubled from 1.34% to 2.93% during the same period. Additionally, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, standing at 1.23% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 95.53% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.93% | 118.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |