Explore the Family Name Nesselrodt
The meaning of Nesselrodt
German: topographic name denoting a clearing where nettles grew, from Middle High German nezzel ‘nettle’ + riuten, roten ‘to clear land (for cultivation or settlement)’.
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How common is the last name Nesselrodt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it appears that the surname Nesselrodt has slightly dipped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 59,453, but by 2010 it had slipped to 60,636, indicating a decrease of 1.99%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased slightly from 318 to 332, a modest growth of 4.4%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decline of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #60,636 | -1.99% |
| Count | 318 | 332 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nesselrodt
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnicity associated with the surname Nesselrodt is predominantly White. In 2000, nearly 99% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure decreased marginally to 98.49% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were virtually nonexistent among individuals with the Nesselrodt surname during both years. Each of these categories registered a zero percentage change between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.49% | -0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |