Explore the Family Name Nienow
The meaning of Nienow
German: probably a variant of Nienau, a topographic name from Middle Low German nie ‘new + ouw(e) ‘watery, grassy, fertile land’.
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How common is the last name Nienow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nienow has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,908th out of all surnames in the United States, with a total count of 503 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,872 and the count had decreased slightly to 478. This represents an overall change of -9.69 in rank and -4.97 in count. The proportion of individuals with the Nienow surname per 100,000 also fell by 15.79 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #44,872 | -9.69% |
| Count | 503 | 478 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nienow
The ethnicity breakdown of those with the Nienow surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority are of White descent. In 2000, 98.61 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, falling marginally to 97.70 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Nienow individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, however, the proportion of individuals with the Nienow surname who identify as Hispanic rose dramatically from 0.99 percent in 2000 to 2.09 percent in 2010, representing a change of 111.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.7% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.09% | 111.11% |
| 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% |