Explore the Family Name Nimtz
The meaning of Nimtz
Germanized form of Sorbian Nimc and Němc ‘German’ (see Nimz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nimtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nimtz has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell by 8.5%, from 35,994th in 2000 to 39,052nd in 2010. In terms of actual counts, the number of people with the Nimtz surname also dropped by 4.24%, from 589 in 2000 to 564 in 2010. This change is reflected in the decreasing proportion per 100k people, which fell from 0.22 to 0.19, marking a decrease of 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #39,052 | -8.5% |
| Count | 589 | 564 | -4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nimtz
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals carrying the Nimtz surname identify as White, accounting for 94.57% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.39% in 2010. There was no recorded data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities reduced slightly from 1.53% to 1.42%. A slight increase was seen in the Hispanic community, from 1.53% to 1.60%. Lastly, the percentage of Black individuals with the Nimtz surname saw a decrease of 18.95%, going from 1.53% to 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 95.39% | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.6% | 4.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.42% | -7.19% |
| Black | 1.53% | 1.24% | -18.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |