Explore the Family Name Nixdorf
The meaning of Nixdorf
East German: habitational name from a place east of Sebnitz, formerly named Niklasdorf. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerhard, Gunther, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Nixdorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nixdorf saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,895 in terms of commonality amongst U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 48,347, reflecting a change of -7.69%. The number of individuals bearing the Nixdorf surname similarly decreased from 450 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 2.89%. The proportion of the Nixdorf surname per 100k people also diminished from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #48,347 | -7.69% |
| Count | 450 | 437 | -2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nixdorf
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals interesting shifts in the ethnicity associated with the Nixdorf surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.67%) identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 95.88% by 2010. Meanwhile, the designation of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.83% of those with the Nixdorf name. A similar percentage identified as Hispanic in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 95.88% | -2.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |