Explore the Family Name Nordheim
The meaning of Nordheim
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named from nord ‘north’ + heim ‘home, farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nordheim in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nordheim was ranked 78,838 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to a rank of 82,908 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.16%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Nordheim surname increased marginally from 225 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.89%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.08 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #82,908 | -5.16% |
| Count | 225 | 227 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nordheim
In relation to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Nordheim surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 99.11% and 98.68% respectively, showing a minor decrease of 0.43%. No individuals with this surname reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.11% | 98.68% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |