Explore the Family Name Nase
The meaning of Nase
1. German: nickname from Middle High German nase ‘nose’, denoting someone with an unusually big or otherwise remarkable nose. 2. In some cases probably also Albanian: from a short form of the personal name Athanas, from Greek Athanasios, meaning ‘immortal’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Aloysius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nase in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nase saw a slight dip in popularity ranking from 33380 in the year 2000 to 33941 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.68%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 3.88% from 645 to 670 in the same period. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by 4.17% from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #33,941 | -1.68% |
| Count | 645 | 670 | 3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nase
The ethnicity distribution of individuals bearing the surname Nase has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.05% to 95.67%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase from 1.09% to 2.09%, representing a 91.74% change. There was also a growth in the Hispanic ethnicity from 0.93% to 1.34%, a 44.09% increase. No changes were reported for those identifying as Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 95.67% | -1.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 2.09% | 91.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.34% | 44.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |