Explore the Family Name Nofsinger
The meaning of Nofsinger
Americanized form of German Nafziger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nofsinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nofsinger has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,150th in terms of frequency, while in 2010 it moved up to the 33,856th position, marking a change of approximately 0.86 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 628 to 672, witnessing a growth of around 7.01 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #33,856 | 0.86% |
| Count | 628 | 672 | 7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nofsinger
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Nofsinger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census information shows a small shift over the same time period. In 2000, nearly 98 percent of those with the Nofsinger name identified as White, but by 2010, that figure had dropped slightly to about 95.83 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant surge from 0.80 percent to 2.23 percent. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Nofsinger surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander under this surname dipped from 0.80 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010, while those identifying with two or more races emerged at 1.04 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.83% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.23% | 178.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |