Explore the Family Name Nimz
The meaning of Nimz
Germanized form of Sorbian Nimc and Němc: ethnic name for a German or German-speaker, from Lower Sorbian Nimc, Upper Sorbian Němc ‘German’ (see Nemec). Compare Nimtz.
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How common is the last name Nimz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nimz has experienced a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nimz was ranked 55,376 in terms of popularity but dropped to 61,123 by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.38%. The count of people with this surname also fell during this period, moving from 347 to 329, a drop of around 5.19%. Furthermore, when measured in terms of proportion per 100,000 individuals, the presence of this surname also decreased by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #61,123 | -10.38% |
| Count | 347 | 329 | -5.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nimz
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nimz, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with white ethnicity. In 2000, white individuals accounted for 96.54% of those with the surname Nimz, though this figure slightly decreased to 95.44% by 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname in either census years. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among people with this surname in 2010, accounting for 2.74%. The data also showed a presence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, but this category was absent in the 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.44% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |