Explore the Family Name Nier
The meaning of Nier
1. South German: shortened form of Nieder. 2. German: from the personal name Nithart (see Neidhart). 3. German: variant of Neer (see Neher). 4. French: nickname from Occitan nier ‘black’ (from Latin niger). Some characteristic forenames: French Henri.
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How common is the last name Nier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nier has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,308 in popularity with 445 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped in rank to 48,347 and the count had decreased slightly to 437, marking a change of -1.8%. This also reflects in the proportion per 100,000 people which declined from 0.16 to 0.15, indicating a -6.25% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #48,347 | -6.71% |
| Count | 445 | 437 | -1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nier
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Nier, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with the percentage only dropping marginally from 95.96% in 2000 to 95.19% in 2010. The Census data did not record any instances of individuals with the Nier surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.70% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010. No individuals were recorded as having two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 95.19% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.75% | 1.85% |
| 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% |