Explore the Family Name Nirschl
The meaning of Nirschl
South German (mainly Bavaria): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Nirschl in the United States?
The surname Nirschl, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nirschl ranked 76,700 in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 80,131—a decrease of 4.47%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Nirschl surname increased slightly from 233 to 237, a growth of 1.72%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Nirschl surname decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #80,131 | -4.47% |
| Count | 233 | 237 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nirschl
With regards to ethnicity, the majority of those with the Nirschl surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.28% of Nirschls identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 94.09% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 Census revealed a small number identifying as Hispanic (2.95%) and as belonging to two or more races (2.11%). These categories were not represented in the 2000 data. No Nirschls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 94.09% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |