Explore the Family Name Niesen
The meaning of Niesen
1. German and Dutch: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Dionys, Dutch Denijs (see Dennis, compare Nies 1). 2. German (Rhineland): metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Agnes. Compare Nies 2.
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How common is the last name Niesen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of Niesen as a surname decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,268 and dropped to 19,628 in 2010, marking a -13.67% change. The count also decreased from 1,509 in 2000 to 1,374 in 2010, reflecting an 8.95% decrease. The proportion per 100k individuals in the U.S. also dropped by 16.07% from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #19,628 | -13.67% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,374 | -8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.47 | -16.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niesen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Niesen identify as White, with 96.02% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.63% in 2010. There is no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity among this group for both years. The percentage of those who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased by 16.55%, while the number of Hispanics increased by 18.60%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased from 0.73% in 2000 to 0.51% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 95.63% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.04% | 18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.16% | -16.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.51% | -30.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |