Explore the Family Name Nard
The meaning of Nard
1. Altered form of English Norwood. Compare Norrod. 2. In some cases probably also French: from a short form of the personal name Bernard. Compare Denard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nard in the United States?
The surname 'Nard' experienced a moderate decline in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. Ranked at 25,926 in 2000, it fell to 30,013 by 2010, representing a decrease of 15.76%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped during this time, from 890 to 782, a decrease of 12.13%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named 'Nard' per 100,000 population fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #30,013 | -15.76% |
| Count | 890 | 782 | -12.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nard
In terms of ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was no recorded change for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, there were notable shifts among other groups. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the 'Nard' surname decreased from 57.75% in 2000 to 47.31% in 2010, a drop of 18.08%. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as Black increased significantly, going from 35.96% to 46.42%, a rise of 29.09%. The Hispanic representation also saw an uptick from 2.81% to 3.58%, an increase of 27.40%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a slight decrease from 2.47% to 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.75% | 47.31% | -18.08% |
| Black | 35.96% | 46.42% | 29.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 3.58% | 27.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.17% | -12.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |