Explore the Family Name Nihart
The meaning of Nihart
German: variant of Neuhart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nihart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nihart saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,200 and by 2010, it shifted down to rank 37,691, representing a -1.32% change. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the Nihart surname actually increased over this period. In 2000, there were 564 individuals with this name, but by 2010, the count rose to 590, indicating a growth of 4.61%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a minor decrease of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #37,691 | -1.32% |
| Count | 564 | 590 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nihart
The ethnic identity associated with the Nihart surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010. The vast majority of those with the Nihart surname identify as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 97.34% to 96.78%. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010, a 54.93% increase. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.78% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.2% | 54.93% |
| 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% |