Explore the Family Name Niebrugge
The meaning of Niebrugge
North German (Niebrügge): topographic name for someone living by a ‘new bridge’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Niebrugge in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niebrugge has seen a slight increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 51,352 in the United States, with 381 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 49,999, with the count increasing to 419 individuals. This represents a ranking improvement of 2.63% and a 9.97% increase in the number of people with the Niebrugge surname. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #49,999 | 2.63% |
| Count | 381 | 419 | 9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niebrugge
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Niebrugge surname identify as White, with 98.95% identifying as such in 2000 and 98.33% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010, accounting for 1.67% of the Niebrugge surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 98.33% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 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% |