Explore the Family Name Nierenberg
The meaning of Nierenberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Nurembergin northern Bavaria, Yiddish name Nirnberg, German name Nürnberg, or from another place similarly named.
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How common is the last name Nierenberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nierenberg has seen a moderate shift in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,159th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to 51,396th place, representing a change of -4.55%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, from 402 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.75%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minute decrease of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #51,396 | -4.55% |
| Count | 402 | 405 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nierenberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight diversification for the surname Nierenberg from 2000 to 2010. Those who identified as White decreased from 98.01% to 96.79%, a change of -1.24%. Meanwhile, previously unrepresented ethnicities began to appear. For example, by 2010, 1.48% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.23% identified as Hispanic. No change was recorded for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or from two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 96.79% | -1.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |