Explore the Family Name Niosi
The meaning of Niosi
Italian (Sicily; Niòsi): perhaps a variant of Nifòsi, Nifosì, a habitational name from any of the places so named in Sicily.
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How common is the last name Niosi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Niosi experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Niosi was ranked as the 72,022nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to being the 77,522nd most common, indicating a 7.64% decrease in ranking. The number of individuals carrying the Niosi surname also decreased slightly from 252 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, a change of -1.98%. The proportion of people with the Niosi surname per 100k population also fell from 0.09 to 0.08, translating to an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #77,522 | -7.64% |
| Count | 252 | 247 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niosi
The ethnic identity associated with the Niosi surname saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with this surname identified as White in both years (94.84% in 2000 and 94.33% in 2010), there was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of Niosi surname holders who identified as Hispanic rose from 2.38% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010, marking a noteworthy increase of 121.01%. No significant changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.33% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 5.26% | 121.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |