Explore the Family Name Nighswander
The meaning of Nighswander
Americanized form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or of its variant Neuschwander. Compare Neiswander, Nicewander, and Niswander. History: This is one of the variants of the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, most commonly spelled Neuenschwander.
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How common is the last name Nighswander in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nighswander saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nighswander ranked 65,668 in popularity and was held by approximately 282 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had dipped to 73,911, with around 262 individuals carrying the surname. This represents a decrease of 12.55% in rank and 7.09% in count over the decade. The proportion of individuals with the surname Nighswander per 100k also decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #73,911 | -12.55% |
| Count | 282 | 262 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nighswander
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Nighswander identified as White, with 97.16% in 2000 and 97.33% in 2010, indicating a slight increase. A small percentage, 2.48% in 2000 and 2.29% in 2010, identified with two or more races, showing a decrease of 7.66%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.33% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.29% | -7.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |