Explore the Family Name Nordhausen
The meaning of Nordhausen
German: habitational name from any of several places called Nordhausen, in Thuringia, Lower Saxony, and Baden-Württemberg, or a topographic name for someone who lived at the ‘north houses’. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Arno, Bernd, Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Nordhausen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nordhausen has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nordhausen was ranked as the 81,700th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 83,834th spot, marking a decline of approximately 2.61%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 215 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a growth rate of about 4.19%. The proportion of individuals named Nordhausen per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #83,834 | -2.61% |
| Count | 215 | 224 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nordhausen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nordhausen, there have been some changes noted between the 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census. People identifying as White made up the significant majority, although their percentage dropped from 84.65% in 2000 to 79.02% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 11.16% in 2000 to 17.86% in 2010. Those who identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities were recorded in 2000 at 2.33%, but no such data was reported for 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.65% | 79.02% | -6.65% |
| Hispanic | 11.16% | 17.86% | 60.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |