Explore the Family Name Nirenberg
The meaning of Nirenberg
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Nierenberg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Bentsion, Hyman, Isaak, Meyer, Rimma, Shalom. Russian Mikhail, Boris, Gennady, Raisa, Serafima, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Nirenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nirenberg is not particularly common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,077th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slightly decreased in popularity to become the 53,419th most common surname, indicating a drop of 2.58%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual number of people with the Nirenberg surname increased from 375 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.2%. However, when looking at the proportion of people named Nirenberg per 100,000 residents, there was a decrease of 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #53,419 | -2.58% |
| Count | 375 | 387 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nirenberg
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nirenberg, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. This demographic made up 94.4% of those with the Nirenberg surname in 2000 and slightly decreased to 93.02% in 2010. There was also a small percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname, which saw a significant increase over the decade, moving from 3.73% in 2000 to 5.68% in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 52.28%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories was either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy reasons. A small percentage (1.60%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this category dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 93.02% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 5.68% | 52.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |