Explore the Family Name Niekamp
The meaning of Niekamp
North German and Dutch: topographic name from Middle Low German nie ‘new’ + kamp ‘field, domain’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Niekamp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niekamp has seen a slight increase in recent years. In 2000, the name ranked 31,492 in popularity and was carried by 695 individuals, or 0.26 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 30,202, an improvement of 4.1%. The number of people with this surname also grew by 11.65% to 776 individuals, while the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,492 | #30,202 | 4.1% |
| Count | 695 | 776 | 11.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niekamp
Regarding ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Niekamp surname identify as White. In 2000, this group comprised 97.70% of all Niekamps, decreasing slightly to 97.42% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 1.87% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Niekamps identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.42% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.06% | 10.16% |
| 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% |