Explore the Family Name Nordmeyer
The meaning of Nordmeyer
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer whose farm was to the north of a settlement, from Middle High German, Middle Low German nord ‘north’ + Meyer.
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How common is the last name Nordmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nordmeyer has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 35,757th and had a count of 594 individuals. By 2010, the rank improved to 34,878th and the count increased to 647, marking an 8.92% growth in a decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.22, indicating that while the name's prevalence increased, its overall frequency among the population did not significantly change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #34,878 | 2.46% |
| Count | 594 | 647 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nordmeyer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the last name Nordmeyer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, representing 97.14% and 96.45% respectively. There was a slight decrease of 0.71% in this category over the ten years. The second largest ethnicity group identified as Hispanic, experiencing an increase from 1.01% to 1.85%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.01% to 0.77%. There were no individuals in 2000 who identified as having two or more races, but this figure rose to 0.93% in 2010. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no changes, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 96.45% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.85% | 83.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0.77% | -23.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |