Explore the Family Name Nessmith
The meaning of Nessmith
Scottish and English: variant of Naismith.
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How common is the last name Nessmith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nessmith has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, Nessmith ranked 57,090 and by 2010, it had risen to 49,723, marking an improvement of nearly 13%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 334 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, signifying a rise of over 26%. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew by approximately 17% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #49,723 | 12.9% |
| Count | 334 | 422 | 26.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nessmith
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Nessmith surname showed some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing a slight increase from 89.52% to 90.28%. No Nessmiths identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year. Those identifying as Two or more races saw a growth of over 28%, climbing from 3.89% to 4.98%. Hispanic representation also saw growth, increasing from 1.50% to 1.90%. However, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 3.59% to 1.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.52% | 90.28% | 0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 4.98% | 28.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.9% | 26.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.59% | 1.66% | -53.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |