Explore the Family Name Nosbisch
The meaning of Nosbisch
Altered form of German Nosbüsch or Nussbusch, a topographic name for someone who lived by nut trees, typically hazels (which grow bush-like).
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How common is the last name Nosbisch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nosbisch saw slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nosbisch was ranked 49,249 in popularity, but it slightly decreased to 49,546 in 2010, marking a 0.6% drop. However, the count of individuals carrying the Nosbisch surname increased from 401 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, an increase of 5.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly fell by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #49,546 | -0.6% |
| Count | 401 | 424 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nosbisch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Nosbisch surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.76% in 2000 to 97.41% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A small percentage of individuals identified with two or more races, increasing from 1.50% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010, indicating a growth of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.41% | -0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.65% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |