2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Naiditch
A surname of Eastern European origin, possibly derived from a geographic location or occupational term.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Naiditch. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Naiditch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Naiditch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Naiditch, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Naiditch
The surname Naiditch is of Slavic origin, with its roots traced back to the Russian Empire in the late 18th century. Initially, it was a Jewish patronymic derived from the personal name Naida or Naida, which is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew name Nehemiah, meaning "comforted by God."
The earliest known records of the Naiditch surname can be found in the archives of the Pale of Settlement, a region designated by the Russian Empire for Jewish residency. These records include birth, marriage, and death certificates, as well as census data from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Naiditch surname was Yakov Naiditch, born in 1792 in the town of Mogilev, now part of modern-day Belarus. He was a prominent merchant and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the local Jewish community.
Another notable figure was Rabbi Shmuel Naiditch, born in 1825 in the city of Vitebsk, now located in Belarus. He was a renowned Torah scholar and author, whose works on Jewish law and ethics were widely studied throughout Eastern Europe.
In the late 19th century, many Naiditch families emigrated from the Russian Empire to other parts of Europe and North America, seeking better opportunities and escaping persecution. One such individual was Lev Naiditch, born in 1865 in Odessa, now part of Ukraine. He was a successful businessman who settled in London, England, and became a prominent figure in the city's Jewish community.
During the early 20th century, the Naiditch surname also gained recognition in the field of literature. Mikhail Naiditch, born in 1886 in St. Petersburg, Russia, was a renowned poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was Sonia Naiditch, born in 1912 in Warsaw, Poland. She was a renowned artist and sculptor, whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States. Her sculptures often depicted themes of motherhood and family, reflecting her Jewish heritage and experiences during World War II.
While the Naiditch surname has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, it has since spread across the globe, with families bearing this name found in various countries and cultures. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich history and traditions of the Slavic Jewish community.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Naiditch
Among Census respondents with the surname Naiditch, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Naiditch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Naiditch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Naiditch
Naiditch appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,088 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,088 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 6,242 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Naiditch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #148,665 | 4.0% |
| Count | 105 | 111 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Naiditch bearers went from 105 to 111 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 6,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #148,665.
FAQ
Naiditch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Naiditch?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Naiditch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Naiditch?
Naiditch ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Naiditch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Naiditch.
Has Naiditch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Naiditch went from 105 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Naiditch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Naiditch, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Naiditch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Naiditch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Two or More Races (2.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Naiditch (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Naiditch mean?
A surname of Eastern European origin, possibly derived from a geographic location or occupational term. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Naiditch (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Naiditch?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.