Explore the Family Name Nordmann
The meaning of Nordmann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name from German Nord ‘north’ + Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’. This surname is also found in Denmark. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Nordmann in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nordmann has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,654th in popularity, with 453 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had climbed to the 43,651st spot, with a count of 494 individuals, marking an increase of 2.25%. Despite this rise in numerical count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #43,651 | 2.25% |
| Count | 453 | 494 | 9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nordmann
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the predominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Nordmann is White, although there have been minor shifts over time. In 2000, 95.81% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 94.74%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Nordmann saw an increase from 2.43% to 3.64%. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared in the Nordmann surname group, accounting for 1.01%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 94.74% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.64% | 49.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |