Explore the Family Name Nienaber
The meaning of Nienaber
North German: nickname from Low German nie ‘new’ + nabur ‘neighbor’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nienaber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nienaber has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,566 in terms of popularity and by 2010, its rank had increased slightly to 25,975. This represents a 2.22% rise in ranking. The count, or number of people with this surname, also rose during this period, increasing by 9.5% from 863 to 945. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #25,975 | 2.22% |
| Count | 863 | 945 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nienaber
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Nienaber surname identified as White in both years (96.99% in 2000 and 96.72% in 2010), there were some shifts amongst other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Black decreased from 0.93% to 0.85%, while those reporting two or more races dropped slightly from 0.81% to 0.74%. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, there was a notable decrease in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, from 1.04% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 96.72% | -0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0.85% | -8.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.74% | -8.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |