Explore the Family Name Nauss
The meaning of Nauss
German: variant of Naus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nauss in the United States?
The surname Nauss, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 40465, and it improved to 40144 by 2010, indicating an upward shift of 0.79. The count of people with the surname also grew by 7.27 percent, rising from 509 in 2000 to 546 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals adopting the last name Nauss per 100,000 remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #40,144 | 0.79% |
| Count | 509 | 546 | 7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nauss
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with the surname Nauss, their percentage slightly decreased from 93.52 in 2000 to 93.22 in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 13.56 percent over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black dropped by 20.29 percent. A notable change occurred in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Both categories, which had no representation in 2000, emerged with a representation of 1.10 percent each in 2010. Meanwhile, those with mixed ethnicity marginally increased from 1.38 to 1.47 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 93.22% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.01% | 13.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.47% | 6.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 1.38% | 1.1% | -20.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |