Explore the Family Name Nebgen
The meaning of Nebgen
German: from a diminutive of Nebe (see Neff 1) + the suffix -gen, a Rhineland and Central German hypocoristic suffix, parallel to Low German -jen, -ken and standard German -chen.
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How common is the last name Nebgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nebgen experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Nebgen was ranked 88,825th most popular name in the United States with 194 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 98,982nd and the count reduced to 183. Consequently, the proportion of people in the U.S. with this surname per 100,000 individuals also fell by 14.29% from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #98,982 | -11.43% |
| Count | 194 | 183 | -5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nebgen
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals carrying the Nebgen surname identify as White. Specifically, in 2000, 97.42% of Nebgens identified as White, though it slightly dropped to 96.17% by 2010. The data did not indicate any individuals with the Nebgen surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no individuals who identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.17% | -1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |