Explore the Family Name Naish
The meaning of Naish
English (mainly Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire): variant of Nash 1.
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How common is the last name Naish in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Naish has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Naish ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 65,782nd place, representing a decline of approximately 12.65 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also followed a similar trend, shrinking from 325 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, a drop of about 7.38 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Naish per 100k of population decreased from 0.12 to 0.1 during the same period, showing a reduction of 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #65,782 | -12.65% |
| Count | 325 | 301 | -7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naish
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting picture for the Naish surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded cases of the surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black ethnicities. However, the presence of Naish among White ethnicity experienced a minor decline, going from 97.23 percent in 2000 to 95.02 percent in 2010, indicating a change of -2.27 percent. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of the Naish surname among the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which made up 2.33 percent of individuals bearing the surname that year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 95.02% | -2.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |