Explore the Family Name Niffenegger
The meaning of Niffenegger
Swiss German: probably a habitational name for someone from Nufringen in Swabia, Germany, formerly called Nüfferen, Niffern, + egger, from Middle High German ecke ‘corner (of a mountain)’.
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How common is the last name Niffenegger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Niffenegger experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659th among all surnames but slipped to 81,458th in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 10.59%. The recorded counts for this surname also fell from 245 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, signifying a 5.31% drop. There was likewise a reduction in its proportion per 100k population from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a downward change of about 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #81,458 | -10.59% |
| Count | 245 | 232 | -5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niffenegger
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals bearing the Niffenegger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. No marked changes were observed with regards to other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, going from 97.55% in 2000 to 96.98% in 2010, marking a -0.58% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.98% | -0.58% |
| 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% |