Explore the Family Name Nett
The meaning of Nett
1. German: nickname from Early New High German net(t) ‘clean, pure, unadulterated’. 2. German: variant of Nette. 3. Irish: variant of McNett.
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How common is the last name Nett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nett has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it slightly dropped from 18,619 in 2000 to 18,831 in 2010, a decrease of 1.14%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.52%, growing from 1,365 in 2000 to 1,454 in 2010. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100k saw a small decline of -3.92% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,619 | #18,831 | -1.14% |
| Count | 1,365 | 1,454 | 6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nett
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Nett surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.38% in 2000 to 94.70% in 2010. The next largest ethnicity group is Hispanic, which grew modestly from 2.05% to 2.13% over the same period. Notably, the percentage of people with the Nett surname who identify as belonging to two or more races saw significant growth, increasing by 56.82% from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as Black also increased, albeit from a smaller base, rising by 25% over the decade. No individuals with the Nett surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 94.7% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.13% | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.38% | 56.82% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.1% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |