Explore the Family Name Ninneman
The meaning of Ninneman
Americanized form of North German Ninnemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ninneman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ninneman has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,464th and then slipped to 39,960th rank in 2010, marking a drop of about 3.89%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 1.48% from 541 in 2000 to 549 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population saw a decline of 5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #39,960 | -3.89% |
| Count | 541 | 549 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ninneman
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the distribution among those with the surname Ninneman from 2000 to 2010. While the majority continue to identify as White, that percentage dropped slightly from 96.30% to 94.72%. At the same time, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, rising from 0% to 1.64% and 1.29% to 1.82%, respectively. Similarly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic rose by 31.53%, though the overall percentage remains low at 1.46% in 2010. There were no reported changes in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.72% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.82% | 41.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.46% | 31.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |