Explore the Family Name Ninh
The meaning of Ninh
1. Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 甯 (or 寧), see Ning, compare below. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 甯 (or 寧), see Ning.
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How common is the last name Ninh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ninh has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,830th in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 35,345th — a 17.48% change. The count of people with this surname also grew from 476 in 2000 to 637 in 2010, an increase of 33.82%. Moreover, the proportion per 100k people increased by 22.22%, indicating that the surname Ninh became more common in the U.S. population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #35,345 | 17.48% |
| Count | 476 | 637 | 33.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.22 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ninh
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority of individuals with the surname Ninh identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.06% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010, reflecting a 38.78% change. Similarly, those identifying as White increased from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, a 49.52% change. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Ninh surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.94% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 97.06% | 95.29% | -1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.04% | 38.78% |
| White | 1.05% | 1.57% | 49.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |