Explore the Family Name Nusser
The meaning of Nusser
South German (also Nüsser): probably an occupational name for a collector or seller of nuts, from an agent derivative of Middle High German nuʒʒen ‘to pick nuts’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nusser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nusser saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nusser was ranked 30,443rd in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 37,125th in 2010, marking a decrease of 21.95%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Nusser surname decreased by 16.99% over the decade, from 724 to 601. The proportion of people named Nusser per 100,000 also fell by 25.93%, from 0.27 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #37,125 | -21.95% |
| Count | 724 | 601 | -16.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nusser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nusser also shifted over the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Nusser surname identified as White, making up 96.27% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.17% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, rising from 0.69% to 2.00%, an increase of 189.86%. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native reduced by 24.55%, from 1.10% to 0.83%. The percentage of people with the Nusser surname who identified with two or more races dropped slightly, from 1.24% to 1.16%. There were no reported individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.17% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 2% | 189.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.16% | -6.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0.83% | -24.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |