Explore the Family Name Niebel
The meaning of Niebel
German: 1. habitational name from Niebel near Treuenbrietzen, or possibly a topographic name from the medieval river name Nibel. 2. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with nīt ‘eagerness, hatred’ + bald ‘brave’.
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How common is the last name Niebel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Niebel has seen some minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,453 in terms of commonality, but fell to 62,531 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 5.18%. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 318 to 320 during the same time period, marking a modest growth of 0.63%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small drop, decreasing from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,531 | -5.18% |
| Count | 318 | 320 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niebel
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Niebel surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 97.80% in 2000 to 98.13% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic comprised 1.57% of the Niebel population in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded individuals within this surname group who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 98.13% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |