Explore the Family Name Nayman
The meaning of Nayman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Yiddish nayman ‘new man’(see Neumann). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Esfir, Shmuel, Yakov. Russian Lev, Mikhail, Oleg, Yelena.
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How common is the last name Nayman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Nayman" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nayman ranked 70,906th in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States, slipping to 73,666th by 2010. This represents a decrease of 3.89%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Nayman surname did increase slightly from 257 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, an increase of 2.33%. Despite this growth in raw numbers, the proportion of Naymans per 100,000 people in the population dropped by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #73,666 | -3.89% |
| Count | 257 | 263 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nayman
The ethnic identity associated with the Nayman surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained largely consistent during this period. The majority of Naymans identified as White, making up 93.39% in 2000 and 93.92% in 2010, showing a minor increase of 0.57%. There was also a noticeable increase in the percentage of Naymans identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.5% in 2000 to 4.56% in 2010, a change of 30.29%. Meanwhile, there were no reported Naymans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.39% | 93.92% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 4.56% | 30.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |