Explore the Family Name Nentwig
The meaning of Nentwig
German: from the medieval personal name Nantwig, Nentwig, composed of the elements nand ‘bold, brave’ + wīg ‘battle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Nentwig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nentwig has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,742nd in popularity with a count of 229, representing a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, it moved up to rank 74,375th with a total count of 260, increasing its representation to 0.09 per 100,000 people. This shows a growth rate of 4.33% in rank and a 13.54% surge in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #74,375 | 4.33% |
| Count | 229 | 260 | 13.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nentwig
On the ethnic identity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals with the surname Nentwig are of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 94.76% identified as White which slightly rose to 95.38% in 2010. The data also reveals a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group in 2010 at 2.69%, which wasn't there in 2000. However, no significant changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining static at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 95.38% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |