Explore the Family Name Nighswonger
The meaning of Nighswonger
Variant of Niswonger, a surname of German (ultimately Swiss German) origin.
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How common is the last name Nighswonger in the United States?
The surname Nighswonger was ranked 50,261 in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped to 52,736 by 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This indicates a 4.92% decrease in rank over the decade. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 391 to 393 during the same period, marking a 0.51% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #52,736 | -4.92% |
| Count | 391 | 393 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nighswonger
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a significant majority of individuals with the Nighswonger surname are White, although there was a slight decrease in this group's proportion from 97.19% in 2000 to 95.42% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Hispanics with this surname grew notably from 2.05% to 3.56%, marking a 73.66% increase. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010 within the Nighswonger surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.42% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.56% | 73.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |