Explore the Family Name Niswanger
The meaning of Niswanger
Variant of Niswonger, a surname of German (ultimately Swiss German) origin. History: Joseph Niswanger from NC was with a Brethren group that settled in Cape Girardeau County, MO, c.1790.
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How common is the last name Niswanger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Niswanger" has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 122,534 in 2000 to 135,593 in 2010, a decrease of 10.66%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 130 in 2000 to 124 in 2010, a reduction of 4.62%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people bearing the surname "Niswanger" fell by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #135,593 | -10.66% |
| Count | 130 | 124 | -4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niswanger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Niswanger name is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, even though there was a slight decrease from 98.46% in 2000 to 97.58% in 2010. No significant changes were observed with other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same period. It should be noted that some data have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 97.58% | -0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |