Explore the Family Name Naus
The meaning of Naus
1. Dutch (Limburg): patronymic from a shortened form of the Middle Dutch personal name Arnoud (see Arnold). 2. German: habitational name from any of the places called Nausen (Lower Saxony) or Naus (near Trier).
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How common is the last name Naus in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Naus' experienced a slight decrease in overall rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 35,916 to 36,736, marking a change of -2.28%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.88%, growing from 591 to 608 within the same time period. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease, dropping by 4.55% from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #36,736 | -2.28% |
| Count | 591 | 608 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naus
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the 'Naus' surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the most common ethnicity was White at 95.09%, which slightly decreased to 92.93% by 2010. The Hispanic representation increased significantly by 61.81%, moving from 2.54% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010. Additionally, there were trace amounts of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native representation in 2010, which were not recorded in 2000. However, there was no recorded Black or multi-racial representation for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 92.93% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 4.11% | 61.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |