Explore the Family Name Nienstedt
The meaning of Nienstedt
German: 1. topographic name for someone living in ‘the new place’. 2. habitational name from any of several places called Nienstedt in northern Germany, Saxony, and former East Prussia.
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How common is the last name Nienstedt in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nienstedt increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nienstedt was ranked the 67,317th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 66,164th spot, representing a 1.71% increase in rank. The number of people with the Nienstedt surname also grew, from 274 individuals in 2000 to 299 individuals in 2010, marking a 9.12% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,164 | 1.71% |
| Count | 274 | 299 | 9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nienstedt
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Nienstedt identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.08% of Nienstedts were listed as White in 2000, and this figure slightly increased to 97.66% in 2010. No significant changes were found in other reported ethnic identities over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Nienstedts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Furthermore, none identified as having Hispanic origin or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 97.66% | 0.6% |
| 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% |