Explore the Family Name Nowotny
The meaning of Nowotny
1. Polish: nickname denoting a newcomer to a place. This surname is also found in Germany. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Czech Novotný (see Novotny), a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Erwin, Franz, Kurt, Volker.
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How common is the last name Nowotny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nowotny showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 43,875 in 2000 to 43,285 in 2010, marking a 1.34% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew over the decade, with the count increasing by 7.78% from 463 in 2000 to 499 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #43,285 | 1.34% |
| Count | 463 | 499 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowotny
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows varied changes for those bearing the Nowotny surname. In 2000, 95.03% identified as White, decreasing to 92.18% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Nowotnys saw a significant increase of almost 78%, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.61% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, the percentage of those reporting two or more races rose to 2.20% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group, however, decreased from 1.30% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 92.18% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.61% | 77.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 0% | -100% |