Explore the Family Name Niederer
The meaning of Niederer
German and Swiss German: variant of Nieder, from the inflected (masculine) form. Compare Neiderer. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Heino, Helmut, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Niederer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Niederer has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. While it was ranked 41,722nd most popular in 2000, it moved up slightly to rank at 41,579th in 2010, representing a 0.34% increase. The actual count of individuals carrying the Niederer surname also grew from 491 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, a growth rate of 6.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #41,579 | 0.34% |
| Count | 491 | 523 | 6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niederer
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Niederer, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is connected with those identifying as White, accounting for 97.96% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 95.98% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, however, with a rise from 1.63% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with the Niederer surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 95.98% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.25% | 99.39% |
| 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% |