Explore the Family Name Nemitz
The meaning of Nemitz
1. German: habitational name from Nemitz in Wendland. 2. German (of Slavic origin): variant of Nemetz ‘German’; compare 3 below. 3. Germanized form of Czech Němec, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian Nemec ‘German’. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Slovenian surname. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Edeltraud, Gerhard, Kurt, Reinhard, Udo.
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How common is the last name Nemitz in the United States?
The surname Nemitz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nemitz was ranked as the 18,947th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 19,551st position, marking a decline of 3.19 percent. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,332 to 1,381 during the same period, indicating an overall growth of 3.68 percent. The proportion of people named Nemitz per 100,000 also reduced slightly from 0.49 to 0.47, representing a 4.08 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,947 | #19,551 | -3.19% |
| Count | 1,332 | 1,381 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nemitz
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Nemitz surname identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a marginal decrease in this group from 97.22 percent to 96.31 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase from 0.38 to 0.65, marking a 71.05 percent change. Those who were part of two or more races decreased from 1.28 to 1.01 percent. The Hispanic representation among the Nemitz population grew notably from 0.98 to 1.81 percent, indicating an 84.69 percent increase. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.31% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.81% | 84.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.01% | -21.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.65% | 71.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |