Explore the Family Name Nemo
The meaning of Nemo
English: variant of Nimmo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nemo in the United States?
The surname 'Nemo' has shown a significant rise in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Nemo ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 71,678, marking an encouraging growth rate of 7.8 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 229 in 2000, to 272 in 2010, reflecting an 18.78 percent increase. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people rose by 12.5 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #71,678 | 7.8% |
| Count | 229 | 272 | 18.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nemo
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Nemo' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.35 percent over the decade. The Black community also saw an increase of 12.96 percent during this time frame. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 57.89 percent, while the Hispanic community experienced a decrease of 15.65 percent. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.11% | 75.37% | 0.35% |
| Black | 17.9% | 20.22% | 12.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.21% | -15.65% |
| Two or More Races | 4.37% | 1.84% | -57.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |