Explore the Family Name Nachtigal
The meaning of Nachtigal
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Nachtigall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nachtigal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nachtigal has demonstrated a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nachtigal was ranked as the 49,471st most popular surname, while in 2010 it climbed to 45,804th place. This represents an upward shift of 7.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during the same period, with a change of 16.79% from 399 people in 2000 to 466 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname also saw a modest growth of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #45,804 | 7.41% |
| Count | 399 | 466 | 16.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nachtigal
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Nachtigal surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily linked to the White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.49% of those with the Nachtigal surname identified as White and this figure increased slightly to 98.28% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Nachtigal surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 98.28% | 0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |