Explore the Family Name Nemiroff
The meaning of Nemiroff
Jewish (Ashkenazic): westernized form of Nemirov (see Nemeroff). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Elihu.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nemiroff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nemiroff experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 86,341 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 89,069 by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.16%. However, despite the lower ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 201 to 208 during this period, marking a growth of 3.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #89,069 | -3.16% |
| Count | 201 | 208 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nemiroff
Turning to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Nemiroff surname identified as White, with a marginal increase from 94.53% in 2000 to 95.19% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname during these years. There was a notable change among those identifying as Hispanic; in 2000, 2.99% of Nemiroffs identified as such, but by 2010, this figure had fallen to zero. No individuals reported having two or more races under this surname for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 95.19% | 0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |