Explore the Family Name Nitschke
The meaning of Nitschke
1. East German (Silesia): from a Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas). 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Nyčka, Nyčko, and Nyčk: from a pet form of the personal name Nikol(a) (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Klaus, Arno, Dieter, Erwin, Georg, Horst, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Nitschke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Nitschke' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,537th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 20,512th position, marking a decrease in rank by around 5%. Despite this, the absolute number of people with this surname increased slightly from 1,278 to 1,293 during the same period, indicating a growth of approximately 1.17%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small drop from 0.47 to 0.44, a fall of around 6.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #20,512 | -4.99% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,293 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nitschke
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nitschke surname identify as White, with nearly no change in this demographic between 2000 and 2010 (96.95% to 96.91%). The percentage of Nitschkes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by around 30.77%, going from 0.78% in 2000 to 0.54% in 2010. Meanwhile, those acknowledging two or more races within their ethnic identity saw a significant rise of 87.14%, moving from 0.70% to 1.31%. The Hispanic representation also witnessed a downward shift from 1.25% to 1.01%, a reduction of about 19.2%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 96.91% | -0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.31% | 87.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.01% | -19.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.54% | -30.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |