Explore the Family Name Nissenbaum
The meaning of Nissenbaum
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Nüsse ‘nuts’ + Baum ‘tree’. The transformation of ü into i (unrounding) is due to Yiddish influence. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hillel, Meyer, Moshe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nissenbaum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nissenbaum saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,481 and it slipped to 56,588 by 2010, marking a 2% decrease. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Nissenbaum surname increased by 4.34%, from 346 in 2000 to 361 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decline of approximately 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #56,588 | -2% |
| Count | 346 | 361 | 4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nissenbaum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Nissenbaum surname identify as White, although there was a minor decrease from 95.38% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. There were no recorded Nissenbaum individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was, however, a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0 in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase of 13.21%, moving from 3.18% in 2000 to 3.60% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 93.91% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 3.6% | 13.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |