Explore the Family Name Niznik
The meaning of Niznik
Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from the Russian adjective nizhniy ‘lower, down-river’, or Ukrainian nizhnyy ‘affectionate, tender’.
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How common is the last name Niznik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Niznik has shown a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 34,399 in terms of commonality and rose slightly to 34,314 by 2010, showing a 0.25% change. The number of individuals carrying the Niznik surname also increased from 623 to 661, marking a 6.1% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a marginal decrease of 4.35%, going from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #34,314 | 0.25% |
| Count | 623 | 661 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niznik
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Niznik surname identified as White, at 96.31% in 2000 and 95.92% in 2010. This demonstrates a very minor decrease of 0.40%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, rising from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, marking a notable change of 57.64%. Individuals claiming two or more races decreased from 1.61% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010, a 34.16% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.92% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.27% | 57.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.06% | -34.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |