Explore the Family Name Nudelman
The meaning of Nudelman
Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): occupational name for a tailor or a maker of needles, from Yiddish dialect nudl ‘needle’ + man ‘man’. Compare Nadler. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yakov, Haim, Mendel, Aron, Bronya, Gersh, Rachmil, Sima. Russian Mikhail, Boris, Lev, Yefim, Aleksandr, Aleksey, Alik, Arkady, Iosif, Khava, Pesya, Polya.
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How common is the last name Nudelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nudelman has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nudelman ranked 28,994 in popularity and dropped to 30,303 in 2010, indicating a -4.51% change. The count of individuals with the surname remained virtually unchanged with 771 in 2000 and 772 in 2010, an increase of just 0.13%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Nudelman surname per 100k people decreased by -10.34%, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,994 | #30,303 | -4.51% |
| Count | 771 | 772 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nudelman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides us with information about the ethnicity associated with the surname Nudelman. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 96.89% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.04% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Nudelman surname increased significantly, jumping from 1.43% in 2000 to 5.31% in 2010, a 271.33% change. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2000, there was a small percentage (0.91%) that identified as two or more races, but this group was not present in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.04% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 5.31% | 271.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |