Explore the Family Name Nimrod
The meaning of Nimrod
Assyrian/Chaldean, Jewish (Israeli), African, West Indian, and probably also African American: from the personal name Nimrod, originally borne by the Biblical king of Shinar (Assyria).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nimrod in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nimrod has increased over a decade. In 2000, the Nimrod surname was ranked 75,219 in popularity and by 2010 it had climbed to 68,949. This represents an increase of 8.34 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 239 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, marking a significant growth rate of 19.25 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Nimrod per 100,000 increased by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #68,949 | 8.34% |
| Count | 239 | 285 | 19.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nimrod
The ethnic identity associated with the Nimrod surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as White, although their share decreased by 9.97 percent from 68.20 percent to 61.40 percent. The second-largest group identified as Black, increasing their proportion from 25.52 percent to 30.88 percent — a growth of 21 percent. The third-largest group, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, also saw an increase in their proportion by 9.56 percent. However, no individuals with the Nimrod surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, or reported having two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 61.4% | -9.97% |
| Black | 25.52% | 30.88% | 21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.44% | 5.96% | 9.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |