Explore the Family Name Nidiffer
The meaning of Nidiffer
Americanized form of German Neudörfer, a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Neudorf, meaning ‘new village’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nidiffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nidiffer saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,672nd most popular, and by 2010, its rank had increased to 36,525th. The number of people with this last name also grew from 575 to 612 during this period, marking a growth rate of approximately 6.43 percent. However, despite this increase, the proportion of the population with the Nidiffer surname stayed consistent at 0.21 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #36,525 | 0.4% |
| Count | 575 | 612 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nidiffer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Nidiffer surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.91% in 2000 to 92.81% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.09% to 2.78%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 3.65% to 2.78%. For the first time in 2010, a small percentage (0.98%) identified as Hispanic. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at zero throughout both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 92.81% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.78% | 33.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.65% | 2.78% | -23.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |