Explore the Family Name Nicewander
The meaning of Nicewander
Americanized form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or of its variant Neuschwander. Compare Niswander. History: This name is Swiss Mennonite in origin (see Neuenschwander), but today it is found among the Brethrens. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Nicewander in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nicewander has seen a slight decrease in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 56,120 among all surnames, but dropped to the 61,297th place in 2010, marking a 9.22% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 341 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, signifying a 3.81% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population also declined by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #61,297 | -9.22% |
| Count | 341 | 328 | -3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicewander
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nicewander, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 96.48% of those bearing this surname identified as White, and while this figure fell slightly to 95.43% in 2010, it remains overwhelmingly the most common ethnicity. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 1.83% of those with the surname Nicewander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 95.43% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 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% |