Explore the Family Name Niemuth
The meaning of Niemuth
German: probably a nickname for a cheerful person, from Middle Low German nie, nige mōt ‘new spirit’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Niemuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niemuth saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,139th in popularity and held by 514 individuals, which equates to 0.19 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 43,438th with only 497 bearers remaining, thereby representing 0.17 per 100k people. This represents a drop of 8.22% in ranking and a 3.31% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #43,438 | -8.22% |
| Count | 514 | 497 | -3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niemuth
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Niemuth identify as White. In 2000, this group represented an impressive 98.64% of those bearing the surname. By 2010, the proportion dropped slightly to 98.19%, indicating a small change of -0.46%. There were no recorded instances of the name being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. The data also showed no prevalence of the surname among people of two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 98.19% | -0.46% |
| 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% |