Explore the Family Name Nuernberger
The meaning of Nuernberger
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic) (Nürnberger): see Nurnberger. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Guenther, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Nuernberger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nuernberger declined between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 66,476 in 2000, it fell to 71,478 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 7.52%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 278 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, a decrease of about 1.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Nuernberger per 100,000 population decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #71,478 | -7.52% |
| Count | 278 | 273 | -1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuernberger
The ethnicity associated with the Nuernberger name has remained largely consistent according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.96%), a figure that slightly increased to 95.60% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities reduced from 2.16% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic within the Nuernberger community also experienced a reduction in number, decreasing by 15.28% over the decade. There were no individuals with the surname Nuernberger who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 95.6% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 1.83% | -15.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |