Explore the Family Name Nitzberg
The meaning of Nitzberg
Jewish (from Belarus): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nitzberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nitzberg has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 72,237 in 2000 to 84,748 in 2010, which is a decrease of 17.32%. The count also decreased by 11.95%, from 251 individuals carrying the name in 2000 to only 221 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 22.22% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #84,748 | -17.32% |
| Count | 251 | 221 | -11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nitzberg
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there is little diversity among those with the Nitzberg surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no Nitzbergs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority, over 95%, identified as White during both census years. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.37% in the percentage of Nitzbergs identifying as White between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.48% | -1.37% |
| 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% |