Explore the Family Name Nack
The meaning of Nack
1. German and Dutch: variant of Nacke 1. 2. German (Näck): variant of Neck. 3. Americanized form of German Knack. 4. English (Staffordshire): from the Middle English personal name Nakke (from Middle English Acke with prosthetic N-), a pet form of Adam. This surname is now rare in Great Britain. There is no evidence to support a derivation from Old Norse personal name Hnaki. History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid 17th century. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Hermann, Kurt, Madel.
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How common is the last name Nack in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nack varied slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nack was ranked 30,831st in terms of prevalence, while in 2010, it slipped a bit to 31,150th place, marking a decrease of around 1.03%. Despite this minor drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Nack surname actually increased by around 4.49% over the decade, growing from 713 to 745 people. However, as a proportion per 100,000, the surname saw a small decline, decreasing by 3.85% from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #31,150 | -1.03% |
| Count | 713 | 745 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nack
In terms of ethnic identity, the Nack surname has been predominantly associated with those identifying as White, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.21% identified as White, which slightly rose to 96.38% in 2010. The percentage of people with the Nack surname identifying as Black decreased by 37.82%, from 2.38% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. Notably, there were also some changes between 2000 and 2010 among those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying as two or more races, though these groups each made up less than 1% of individuals with the Nack surname in 2010. There was no change in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.38% | 0.18% |
| Black | 2.38% | 1.48% | -37.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |