Explore the Family Name Nails
The meaning of Nails
Possibly an altered form of Nail.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nails in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Nails' has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. Ranked 24,663rd in 2000, it fell to 25,083rd by 2010, indicating a -1.7% change. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 949 to 990, marking a 4.32% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -2.86%, standing at 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #25,083 | -1.7% |
| Count | 949 | 990 | 4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nails
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Nails' experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 38.25% to 35.25%. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a minimal increase, growing from 58.17% to 58.99%. Notably, the proportion of individuals claiming Hispanic ethnicity rose significantly by 68.25%, albeit from a small base of 1.26%. The population identifying as having two or more races also increased from 1.90% to 2.53%. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, a small faction identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as no such data was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.17% | 58.99% | 1.41% |
| White | 38.25% | 35.25% | -7.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.53% | 33.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.12% | 68.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |