Explore the Family Name Nate
The meaning of Nate
English: altered form of Neat.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nate in the United States?
The surname Nate, according to data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 45,735 in terms of frequency and by 2010 had moved up to a rank of 40,261, representing almost a 12% jump in rank. The total count of individuals with the surname also saw substantial growth, rising from 440 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, demonstrating an impressive 23.64% surge. Additionally, when considering the Nate surname's proportion per 100k people, there was a modest rise from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, indicating a growth of around 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #40,261 | 11.97% |
| Count | 440 | 544 | 23.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nate
In regard to ethnic identity, the largest percentage of individuals with the Nate surname identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decline in this group between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 88.18% to 84.01%. Interestingly, while the percentage of Nates who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly during this time frame, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases. For instance, the Hispanic Nate population increased about 37%, while the Black Nate population nearly doubled from 2.50% to 4.78%. There were no changes among those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.18% | 84.01% | -4.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.23% | 4.96% | -5.16% |
| Black | 2.5% | 4.78% | 91.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 4.04% | 36.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |