Explore the Family Name Njie
The meaning of Njie
1. West African (Gambia): variant of Ndiaye. 2. Central African (Cameroon; also N’Jie): name found among the Bakweri people, of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Njie in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Njie has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,963rd most popular surname, but by 2010 its rank had jumped to 28,525th, showing a growth of 41.74%. The count of people with this surname also doubled from 404 in 2000 to 836 in 2010, representing an increase of 106.93%. The proportion of people with the surname Njie per 100,000 people grew from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a rise of 86.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #28,525 | 41.74% |
| Count | 404 | 836 | 106.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.28 | 86.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Njie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Njie identified as Black, at 88.86% in 2000 and 94.98% in 2010, indicating a 6.89% increase over the decade. A small percentage identified as White, increasing slightly from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 8.17% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representatives in both years, while the Hispanic category saw a new appearance in 2010 with 0.60% of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.86% | 94.98% | 6.89% |
| Two or More Races | 8.17% | 2.15% | -73.68% |
| White | 1.49% | 1.67% | 12.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |