Explore the Family Name Nitsche
The meaning of Nitsche
1. East German (Silesia): variant of Nitsch and Nitzsche. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Nyča or Nyč (see Nitzsche and Nitsch). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Johannes, Manfred, Otto, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Nitsche in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nitsche has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 33,830th in terms of popularity, with a count of 635 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 33,731, with the count increasing to 675, showing a growth rate of 6.3%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decline of 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #33,731 | 0.29% |
| Count | 635 | 675 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nitsche
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nitsche, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest group identifies as White, accounting for 96.54% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.04% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also increased over this period, going from 2.20% in 2000 to 4.30% in 2010, showing a significant change of 95.45%. There were also newcomers to the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories in 2010, each constituting 1.78% and 0.89% respectively. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 93.04% | -3.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 4.3% | 95.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |