Explore the Family Name Niebauer
The meaning of Niebauer
German: partly standardized form of Low German Niebuhr. Compare Neibauer.
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How common is the last name Niebauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Niebauer saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,464th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to the 41,234th spot, marking a 7.2% decrease. The count of individuals with the Niebauer surname also dropped by 2.4%, from 541 in 2000 to 528 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Niebauers per 100,000 people reduced by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #41,234 | -7.2% |
| Count | 541 | 528 | -2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niebauer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of Niebauers identify as White, although there was a slight 1.23% decrease from 97.6% in 2000 to 96.4% in 2010. The percentage of Niebauers identifying as Hispanic increased by 31.78%, moving from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded change in the number of Niebauers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, the data shows that as of 2010, a small percentage (0.95%) of Niebauers started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.4% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.7% | 31.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |