Explore the Family Name Nydegger
The meaning of Nydegger
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Nideck in Alsace, France. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Juerg.
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How common is the last name Nydegger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nydegger saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,024 most popular, moving up to rank 49,636 by 2010. This change reflects a growth of 2.72%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 384 in 2000 to 423 in 2010, marking a 10.16% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #49,636 | 2.72% |
| Count | 384 | 423 | 10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nydegger
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Nydegger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.92% of Nydeggers identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.27% in 2010. The number of Hispanic Nydeggers increased from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010 - a rise of 21.15%. There were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within this surname group in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.27% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.89% | 21.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |