Explore the Family Name Nimon
The meaning of Nimon
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Neeman, a status name meaning ‘treasurer’. 2. Probably Scottish: variant of Nimmo. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Fira, Yael.
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How common is the last name Nimon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Nimon' saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,020 in terms of frequency and this dropped to 57,101 in 2010, indicating a change of -5.7. The count of individuals bearing this surname also showed a slight decrease from 358 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, a change of -0.28. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #57,101 | -5.7% |
| Count | 358 | 357 | -0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nimon
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Nimon', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes from 2000 to 2010. Individuals of White ethnicity predominantly bore this surname, with proportions staying almost constant at 95.81 in 2000 to 95.80 in 2010. There was a slight increase in the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname, from 2.23 in 2000 to 2.52 in 2010, a change of 13.00. However, the Black population with this surname decreased from 1.68 in 2000 to 1.40 in 2010, a drop of 16.67. During these years, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.8% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.52% | 13% |
| Black | 1.68% | 1.4% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |