Explore the Family Name Niehus
The meaning of Niehus
North German: variant of Niehaus, with Low German hus as the second element.
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How common is the last name Niehus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Niehus has seen a surge in popularity over a decade. In 2000, this surname was ranked 54,020, but by 2010 it had ascended to rank 50,851. This represents an increase of 5.87%. Concurrently, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 358 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a significant 14.53% rise. The proportion per 100k people also slightly increased from 0.13 to 0.14 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #50,851 | 5.87% |
| Count | 358 | 410 | 14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niehus
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Niehus surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the percentage stood at 97.21%, declining slightly to 95.37% by 2010. The census data from 2000 showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010 there was a small emergence of diversity, with 2.44% of individuals with the Niehus surname identifying as belonging to two or more races. Other ethnicities remained at zero, with the data for some categories suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.37% | -1.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |