Explore the Family Name Nisanov
The meaning of Nisanov
Jewish (from Azerbaijan and Russian North Caucasus): patronymic from the personal name Nisan (see Nissan). It is formed with the Russian possessive suffix -ov.
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How common is the last name Nisanov in the United States?
The surname Nisanov saw an increase in its popularity in the United States over the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 78,035th in terms of how common it was, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 73,005, representing a rise in popularity of 6.45%. The count of people with the Nisanov surname also increased during this period, going from 228 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, which is an increase of 16.67%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the count of people named Nisanov went up from 0.08 to 0.09, an increase of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #73,005 | 6.45% |
| Count | 228 | 266 | 16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nisanov
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Nisanov surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.42% of individuals with the Nisanov surname identified as White, and this proportion increased slightly to 95.86% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 3.95% to 3.38% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Nisanov surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 95.86% | 2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 3.95% | 3.38% | -14.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |