Explore the Family Name Nachtigall
The meaning of Nachtigall
1. German: nickname from Middle High German nachtegal ‘nightingale’ (from Old High German nacht ‘night ’+ galan ‘to sing’), probably denoting a good singer. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Nachtigall ‘nightingale’. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Fritz, Guenter, Hedwig, Konrad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nachtigall in the United States?
The Nachtigall surname was ranked 66,476 in popularity in the year 2000, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, the rank had fallen slightly to 71,042, marking a decrease of 6.87%. The count of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 278 to 275, representing a change of -1.08%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #71,042 | -6.87% |
| Count | 278 | 275 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nachtigall
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nachtigall surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.31% between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Two or More Races, from 0 in 2000 to 1.82 in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.96 in 2000 to 3.64 in 2010, indicating a change of -8.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 93.82% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 3.64% | -8.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |