Explore the Family Name Nitchman
The meaning of Nitchman
Americanized form of German Nitschmann: derivative of Nitsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nitchman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nitchman saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 64,750 in 2000 to 68,770 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.21%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped marginally by 0.35% during this time frame, with 287 people in 2000 and 286 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of Nitchman per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, shifting from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #68,770 | -6.21% |
| Count | 287 | 286 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nitchman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Nitchman surname identified as White, accounting for 98.95% in 2000 and 97.20% in 2010. This depicts a slight decrease of 1.77% in the span of a decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. In 2010, however, there were recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black, albeit the number was small enough to be suppressed to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 97.2% | -1.77% |
| 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% |