2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ninmann
A surname of German origin meaning "nine men" or possibly related to a person named Nino or Ninnì.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Ninmann. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ninmann 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Ninmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ninmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ninmann
The surname NINMANN is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ninne," which means "ravine" or "valley," combined with the suffix "-mann," meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a ravine or valley.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NINMANN can be found in the town records of Cologne, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, there is mention of a family by the name of Ninmann residing in the city's outskirts.
Throughout the centuries, the NINMANN surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Ninman, Ninemann, and Ninman. These variations are often attributed to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during earlier times.
The NINMANN name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Hans Ninmann, a German scholar and philosopher who lived during the 16th century (c. 1520-1590). He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Johann Ninmann (1666-1734), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Brandenburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, the name NINMANN is associated with the German novelist and playwright, Heinrich Ninmann (1788-1856). He is best known for his satirical works that criticized the societal norms of his time.
The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent military figure, Friedrich Ninmann (1730-1804), a Prussian general who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. His strategic military tactics were widely studied and praised by his contemporaries.
Finally, in more recent history, the name NINMANN gained recognition through the work of Ingrid Ninmann (1920-2002), a German-born American anthropologist and author. Her extensive research on indigenous cultures and their traditions made significant contributions to the field of anthropology.
While the NINMANN surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to emigration and other historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to the valleys and ravines of medieval Germany, where it first emerged as a descriptive name for those who resided in such areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ninmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Ninmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ninmann 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 Ninmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.4% · 112
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ninmann
Ninmann 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+8 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,760 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-14 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,378 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.6%) | Down 1,760 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 14,378 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 Ninmann 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 | #131,379 | #145,757 | -10.9% |
| Count | 129 | 115 | -10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ninmann bearers went from 129 to 115 (-10.9% change). The surname moved down 14,378 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #145,757.
FAQ
Ninmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ninmann?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Ninmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Ninmann?
Ninmann ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Ninmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Ninmann.
Has Ninmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ninmann went from 129 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 14 (-10.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Ninmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ninmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.7%) and Two or More Races (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 Ninmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ninmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.4%), Black (1.7%), Two or More Races (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 Ninmann (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 Ninmann mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "nine men" or possibly related to a person named Nino or Ninnì. 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 Ninmann (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 have the last name Ninmann?
See how many people are called Ninmann on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.