Explore the Family Name Niman
The meaning of Niman
1. Jewish: variant of Naiman. 2. Americanized form of German Neumann or its variant Neimann (see Neiman).
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How common is the last name Niman in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Niman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 52,077 and by the year 2010, its rank had dropped to 62,045, marking a 19.14% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 375 to 323, indicating a 13.87% decrease. The proportion per 100k people reduced by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #62,045 | -19.14% |
| Count | 375 | 323 | -13.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Niman surname identified as White, making up 95.20% in 2000 and 93.81% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.46%. However, there were increases within the Hispanic and Black ethnic groups. Hispanics made up 1.87% in 2000 and increased to 2.17% in 2010, a rise of 16.04%. Similarly, those identifying as Black constituted 1.33% in 2000, growing to 1.86% in 2010, a significant increase of 39.85%. The ethnic group of those identifying as two or more races also showed a change, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 93.81% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.17% | 16.04% |
| Black | 1.33% | 1.86% | 39.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |