Explore the Family Name Nailor
The meaning of Nailor
1. English: variant of Naylor. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of French Cloutier and of German Nahler, a variant of Nagler. Compare Naylor. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Nailor are descendants of Zacharie Cloutier from France, who was in QC by 1634 (see Cloutier).
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How common is the last name Nailor in the United States?
The surname Nailor has seen a decrease in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Nailor was ranked 26,642 in terms of surnames in the United States. By 2010, it slipped to rank 29,878, a decline of 12.15 percent. The count of people with the Nailor surname also reduced from 860 in 2000 to 786 in 2010, marking an 8.6 percent decrease. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Nailor surname fell by 15.62 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #29,878 | -12.15% |
| Count | 860 | 786 | -8.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nailor
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes within the Nailor surname bearers. While there were no recorded changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop of 47.95 percent from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Nailors who identified as White increased by 5.4 percent, while those who identified as Hispanic decreased by 23.28 percent. The Black population with the Nailor surname decreased slightly by 5.71 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.77% | 73.54% | 5.4% |
| Black | 25.23% | 23.79% | -5.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 1.27% | -47.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 0.89% | -23.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |