Explore the Family Name Nitzel
The meaning of Nitzel
East German: variant of Nitz + the diminutive suffix -l.
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How common is the last name Nitzel in the United States?
The surname Nitzel saw a significant increase in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,237th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 49,268th most common surname, showing a 10.81% change in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Nitzel surname also grew from 348 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, indicating a 22.7% increase in frequency. The proportion of the Nitzel surname per 100,000 people slightly rose from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #49,268 | 10.81% |
| Count | 348 | 427 | 22.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nitzel
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnicity of those with the Nitzel surname has shown some shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 96.26% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which decreased to 90.87% in 2010. There was no record of any Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity among the Nitzel's in 2000 and 2010. However, there were slight increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. Similarly, a new representation of Hispanic and 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.81% and 3.04% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 90.87% | -5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 2.34% | 36.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |