Explore the Family Name Nienhaus
The meaning of Nienhaus
North German: partly standardized North German equivalent of Neuhaus, in which the first element is inflected (i.e. ‘at the new house’). Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Juergen, Uli, Ulrike.
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How common is the last name Nienhaus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nienhaus has seen a surge in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 49,249th, but by 2010, it had risen to 43,651st. That's an increase of 11.37%. The number of people with the Nienhaus surname also grew during this period. There were 401 individuals with this surname in the year 2000, and this figure rose to 494 by 2010, marking a 23.19% increase. The proportion per 100k people also increased from 0.15 to 0.17, which is a rise of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #43,651 | 11.37% |
| Count | 401 | 494 | 23.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nienhaus
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the people with the surname Nienhaus identify as White. In 2000, 97.51% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly grew to 97.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 97.98% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.21% | -3.2% |
| 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% |