Explore the Family Name Nameth
The meaning of Nameth
Americanized form of Hungarian Németh ‘German’ (see Nemeth).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nameth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nameth saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293rd in popularity and by 2010, it moved up to 57,914th, marking a 2.33% increase. The count of people with this surname also increased from 319 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 10.03%. The proportion per 100k remained the same at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #57,914 | 2.33% |
| Count | 319 | 351 | 10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nameth
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nameth saw small changes over the same period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the White ethnicity accounted for 97.81% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.44% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2000 or 2010. Notably, the census started recording individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, in which case the Nameth surname showed a 2.28% representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 95.44% | -2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |