Explore the Family Name Nothdurft
The meaning of Nothdurft
German: nickname for a poverty-stricken person, from Middle High German nōtdurft ‘need’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Nothdurft in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nothdurft saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 61,855th to 63,218th. However, the raw count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.29%, going from 303 in 2000 to 316 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #63,218 | -2.2% |
| Count | 303 | 316 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nothdurft
In terms of ethnic identity, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Nothdurft surname identified as White, although there was a decrease in this percentage from 93.73% in 2000 to 89.24% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 4.62% in 2000 to 9.18% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 89.24% | -4.79% |
| Hispanic | 4.62% | 9.18% | 98.7% |
| 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% |