Explore the Family Name Naeger
The meaning of Naeger
German (Näger): see Nager. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Florian, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Naeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Naeger has slightly declined. In 2000, Naeger was ranked 35,860 in terms of popularity and this fell to 37,391 by 2010, marking a change of -4.27%. However, the count of people with the Naeger surname experienced a marginal increase from 592 in 2000 to 596 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.68%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 dropped from 0.22 to 0.2 over the decade, which is a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #37,391 | -4.27% |
| Count | 592 | 596 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naeger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Naeger surname is predominantly found within the White demographic. In 2000, 98.48% of Naegers identified as White, although this figure fell slightly to 97.32% by 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a notable emergence of the Naeger surname within the Hispanic community, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 97.32% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |