Explore the Family Name Nauman
The meaning of Nauman
Americanized form of German Naumann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nauman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nauman has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 9,398th in 2000, it moved up to the 9,311th position by 2010, marking a minor rise of 0.93%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 3,177 in 2000 to 3,497 in 2010, indicating an increase of 10.07%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Nauman per 100,000 increased from 1.18 to 1.19 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,398 | #9,311 | 0.93% |
| Count | 3,177 | 3,497 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 1.19 | 0.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nauman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nauman. In 2000, a substantial 96.41% of individuals with this name identified as White, a percentage that slightly dipped to 93.19% by 2010. During the same decade, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Asians and Pacific Islanders with this surname, jumping from 1.26% to 3.12%. The representation of Hispanics also saw a marked increase from 0.60% to 1.86%. However, those identifying as having two or more races declined from 1.42% to 0.94%, while the proportion of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained relatively low but showed increases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 93.19% | -3.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 3.12% | 147.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.86% | 210% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0.94% | -33.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.16% | 0.63% | 293.75% |
| Black | 0.16% | 0.26% | 62.5% |