Explore the Family Name Niedermeyer
The meaning of Niedermeyer
German: distinguishing name for a farmer (see Meyer) in a low-lying location (Middle High German nider(e)). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Franz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Niedermeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Niedermeyer ranked 36,093 in popularity in the year 2000 and moved up to rank 35,945 by 2010, marking a slight increase of 0.41%. In terms of count, there were 587 individuals with the surname Niedermeyer in 2000, which increased to 624 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.3%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.22 to 0.21 (-4.55%) over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #35,945 | 0.41% |
| Count | 587 | 624 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niedermeyer
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the Niedermeyer surname identified as White, with 95.91% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 94.55% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity was Hispanic, accounting for 2.21% in 2000 but decreasing to 1.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased from 1.02% to 0.96%. Interestingly, those reporting two or more races increased significantly from 0.85% to 2.24%, marking a substantial change of 163.53%. No Niedermeyers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.55% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 2.24% | 163.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 1.92% | -13.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0.96% | -5.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |