Explore the Family Name Nossaman
The meaning of Nossaman
Americanized form of German Nossmann, an occupational name for a farmer raising cattle, from Middle High German nōz ‘cattle’ + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nossaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nossaman saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 74,164th most popular surname. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 75,317th position, marking a decrease of 1.55% in ranking. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.35% from 243 in 2000 to 256 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #75,317 | -1.55% |
| Count | 243 | 256 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nossaman
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nossaman surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.71%, although it decreased slightly to 93.75% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, a new ethnicity appeared in 2010, with 4.3% of Nossamans identifying as Hispanic. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 93.75% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |