Explore the Family Name Nauth
The meaning of Nauth
1. German (Palatinate): variant of Knauth. 2. Indian: variant of Nath. This surname is found in Guyana and Suriname; it is not used in India.
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How common is the last name Nauth in the United States?
The surname Nauth has seen a rise in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,046 which increased by an approximate 8.4% over the decade, positioning it at rank 56,836 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 302 to 359, reflecting an increase of roughly 18.87%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Nauth per 100,000 individuals also experienced an ascent from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #56,836 | 8.4% |
| Count | 302 | 359 | 18.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nauth
Based on the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a significant evolution in the distribution of the Nauth surname across different ethnicities between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by approximately 39.6%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by around 74.32%. Interestingly, there was also a notable increase in the proportion of individuals who identify as White and Black, with the former seeing a 10.02% increase, and the latter witnessing an impressive 86.01% surge. Furthermore, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 this category constituted about 1.95% of the Nauth population. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a moderate growth from 1.99% to 3.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 30.13% | 42.06% | 39.6% |
| White | 30.13% | 33.15% | 10.02% |
| Black | 6.29% | 11.7% | 86.01% |
| Two or More Races | 31.46% | 8.08% | -74.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.06% | 53.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |