Explore the Family Name Nofziger
The meaning of Nofziger
Americanized form of German Nafziger. History: This is one of the variants of the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, most commonly spelled Nafziger.
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How common is the last name Nofziger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nofziger has seen a slight decrease in its rank, moving from 31,085 in 2000 to 31,107 in 2010. This represents a change of -0.07 positions. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.67 percent during the same period, going from 706 in 2000 to 746 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly reduced by 3.85 percent, indicating that the growth rate of the Nofziger surname was slower than the population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #31,107 | -0.07% |
| Count | 706 | 746 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nofziger
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the Nofziger surname according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, making up 97.45 percent in 2000 and 95.84 percent in 2010. There was a decrease of 1.65 percent in this category over the decade. The second most common ethnicity was Hispanic, which saw an increase of 71.79 percent, rising from 1.56 percent in 2000 to 2.68 percent in 2010. A small percentage (1.07%) started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while no significant changes were observed for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.84% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.68% | 71.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |