Explore the Family Name Niemer
The meaning of Niemer
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Niehmen near Breslau (Polish name Wrocław), in Silesia (Poland).
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How common is the last name Niemer in the United States?
The surname Niemer has shown a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the surname Niemer ranked 90,252 and increased to rank 85,049 by 2010, indicating a positive change of 5.76%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase, moving from 190 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, a growth of 15.79%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.07 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #85,049 | 5.76% |
| Count | 190 | 220 | 15.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niemer
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Niemer identify as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.95% of people with this surname identified as White, while in 2010, it slightly decreased to 97.73%, reflecting a minor decrease of 1.23%. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was no recorded change during this time period, with percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 97.73% | -1.23% |
| 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% |