Explore the Family Name Niswander
The meaning of Niswander
Americanized form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or of its variant Neuschwander. Compare Neiswander, Nicewander, and Nighswander. History: This is one of the variants of the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, most commonly spelled Neuenschwander.
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How common is the last name Niswander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Niswander has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Niswander held the rank of 30,120 in terms of surname popularity, with a total count of 734 occurrences. By 2010, the surname had dropped to rank 33,567 with a count of 679, indicating an overall change in popularity of -11.44% and a -7.49% drop in its count. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which also decreased by -14.81% from 0.27 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #33,567 | -11.44% |
| Count | 734 | 679 | -7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niswander
The ethnic identity associated with the Niswander surname indicates a primarily White demographic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White made up 96.87% of individuals with the Niswander surname, and this number slightly increased to 97.20% by 2010. The ethnicity data shows no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Niswander surname during these years. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 54.74% from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Furthermore, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.36% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 97.2% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.47% | 54.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |