Explore the Family Name Niederberger
The meaning of Niederberger
German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Niederberg, for example in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Niederberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Niederberger saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th and by 2010 had moved to 68,122nd, indicating a modest 0.35% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 269 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, marking a 7.43% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #68,122 | 0.35% |
| Count | 269 | 289 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niederberger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Niederberger is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, 98.51% of individuals with the Niederberger surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.23% in 2010. There was also no recorded change in those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 97.23% | -1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |