Explore the Family Name Nennig
The meaning of Nennig
German: habitational name from a place in the Saar area called Nennig.
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How common is the last name Nennig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nennig has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,022nd in terms of popularity and had 252 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, the rank improved to 67,318 with an increase of approximately 6.53 percent. The count also surged to 293, indicating a substantial rise of around 16.27 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the figure rose from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an increase of 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #67,318 | 6.53% |
| Count | 252 | 293 | 16.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nennig
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nennig is predominantly White. In 2000, about 97.22 percent of those with this surname identified as White, which increased to 98.63 percent by 2010. In contrast, 2.38 percent identified as Hispanic in 2000; however, no such identification was reported in 2010. No individuals with the surname Nennig identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 98.63% | 1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |