Explore the Family Name Nieder
The meaning of Nieder
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived at the low end of a settlement, from Middle High German nider, German nieder ‘low, deep’; or a habitational name for someone from any of many places called Nied (in Hesse), Niede, or Nidda. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Nieder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nieder has experienced minor fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, its rank was 36,129 and it increased slightly to 37,288 in 2010, representing a small decrease of 3.21%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Nieder surname rose from 586 in 2000 to 598 in 2010, an increase of 2.05%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.22 to 0.2, marking a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #37,288 | -3.21% |
| Count | 586 | 598 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nieder
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Nieder surname is overwhelmingly associated with White individuals. In 2000, 95.39% of those with the Nieder surname identified as White, and this figure increased to 96.49% by 2010, showing a growth of 1.15%. Meanwhile, a small percentage of Nieders identified as Hispanic, with 3.07% in 2000 and 2.84% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.49%. The data showed no Nieders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 96.49% | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 2.84% | -7.49% |
| 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% |