Explore the Family Name Niese
The meaning of Niese
1. German and Dutch: variant of Nies. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named near Detmold.
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How common is the last name Niese in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niese has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,386th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to 27,021st place, marking a decrease of 10.81%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also fell from 962 in 2000 to 897 in 2010, signifying a drop of 6.76%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Niese per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, from 0.36 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,386 | #27,021 | -10.81% |
| Count | 962 | 897 | -6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niese
On the ethnicity front, the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates minor changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Niese. In 2000, 97.71% of the individuals with the Niese surname identified as White, and this number saw a slight increase to 97.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 0.52% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010, indicating a growth of 178.85%. However, the small group that identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000 disappeared by 2010. There were no individuals with the Niese surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 97.88% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.52% | 1.45% | 178.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |