Explore the Family Name Nuernberg
The meaning of Nuernberg
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Nürnberg): see Nurnberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Hans.
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How common is the last name Nuernberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nuernberg has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nuernberg was ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 85,049th spot, equating to a 13.46% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 240 to 220 during this period, indicating an 8.33% drop. The proportion of people named Nuernberg per 100,000 also saw a decline of 22.22%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #85,049 | -13.46% |
| Count | 240 | 220 | -8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuernberg
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Nuernberg identify as White. This group constituted 97.08% of the Nuernbergs in 2000, and though there was a slight decrease to 95.91% by 2010, it continues to represent the dominant ethnic identity within this surname. There was also a small percentage (2.08%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000; however, this figure fell to zero by 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were not reported due to data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.91% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |