Explore the Family Name Nejman
The meaning of Nejman
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): of German origin, from the Polish adaptation of Neumann. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jadwiga, Jerzy, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Nejman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nejman has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,717th most popular surname, but in 2010, it slipped to the 76,275th position, marking a decrease of approximately 4.89%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 1.2% during this decade, rising from 249 to 252. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #76,275 | -4.89% |
| Count | 249 | 252 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nejman
When we turn to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nejman, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that it is overwhelmingly associated with people who identify as White. In 2000, 98.39% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this figure decreased slightly to 98.02% in 2010. There is no recorded data for this surname linked to other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 98.02% | -0.38% |
| 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% |