Explore the Family Name Niswonger
The meaning of Niswonger
Americanized form of German Neuschwanger, itself an altered form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or Neuschwander. Compare Neiswonger, Nighswonger, and Niswanger. History: This name is Swiss Mennonite in origin (see Neuschwanger and Neuenschwander), but today it is found among the Brethrens.
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How common is the last name Niswonger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niswonger has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking among all surnames in the United States, it dropped from 18,927th place to 19,774th over that decade, a decrease of about 4.48%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Niswonger surname increased slightly from 1,334 to 1,361, showing a minor growth of 2.02%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by 6.12%, from 0.49 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,927 | #19,774 | -4.48% |
| Count | 1,334 | 1,361 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niswonger
Looking into the ethnic identity of those with the Niswonger surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. During this period, the percentage of Niswongers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 26.67%, while those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw an increase of 28.33%. The largest group, those identifying as White, experienced a small decrease from 96.7% to 95.08%. Interestingly, the percentage of Niswongers identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 70.54%, albeit from a relatively low base. Moreover, while no Niswongers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, these groups made up 0.37% and 0.66% of the Niswonger population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.08% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.91% | 70.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.54% | 28.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.44% | -26.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |