Explore the Family Name Nita
The meaning of Nita
1. Polish: nickname from nić, nitka ‘thread’ (see Nitka). 2. Romanian (Niţă): from the personal name Niţă, a short form of Ioniţă, a diminutive of Ion (see John).
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How common is the last name Nita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Nita' has increased in popularity since the turn of the century. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,073rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 60,790th place, marking an increase of 8%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 280 to 331 during this period, a rise of 18.21%. The proportion of people named Nita per 100,000 population also rose slightly from 0.1 to 0.11, an increase of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #60,790 | 8% |
| Count | 280 | 331 | 18.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nita
Looking at ethnic identity aspects for those with the surname 'Nita', there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as White increased by 11.90%, making up 87.92% of those with the surname in 2010. However, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic decreased by 44.96% and 40.76% respectively. The representation of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease of 29.60%. Notably, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.57% | 87.92% | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.14% | 4.23% | -40.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.14% | 3.93% | -44.96% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 3.02% | -29.6% |
| Black | 2.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |