Explore the Family Name Niebergall
The meaning of Niebergall
South German: nickname for someone who habitually failed to repay his debts, from Middle High German nie ‘never’ + a derivative of vergelten ‘to repay’.
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How common is the last name Niebergall in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Niebergall has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,769th in terms of popularity and this rank slightly dropped to 62,189th in 2010, marking a decrease of about 4.05%. The counts of individuals carrying this surname increased marginally from 316 to 322, a growth of approximately 1.9%. However, the proportion of Niebergall per 100k people decreased by about 8.33%, down from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #62,189 | -4.05% |
| Count | 316 | 322 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niebergall
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the Niebergall surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White. In 2000, about 98.10% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this number declined slightly to 96.58% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as Hispanic, growing significantly from 1.58% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.58% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 3.11% | 96.84% |
| 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% |