Explore the Family Name Neimeyer
The meaning of Neimeyer
German: variant of Niemeyer or Neumeyer and, in North America, (also) an altered form of the former. The surname Neimeyer is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Neimeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neimeyer saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 58,849 to 61,297, marking a change of -4.16%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 322 to 328 over the same period, a growth of 1.86%. The proportion of individuals named Neimeyer per 100k also saw a decrease of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #61,297 | -4.16% |
| Count | 322 | 328 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neimeyer
The ethnic identity associated with the Neimeyer surname experienced some changes during the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Neimeyers identifying as white decreased slightly from 93.17% in 2000 to 92.68% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a decrease of -21.54% over the same period. Interestingly, there was a new presence of Hispanic identity among Neimeyers, which was not recorded in 2000 but made up 1.83% of the population in 2010. The percentage of Neimeyers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals claiming these identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 92.68% | -0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 2.44% | -21.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |