Explore the Family Name Needles
The meaning of Needles
English (mainly Northamptonshire and Montgomeryshire): variant of Needle, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Needles in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Needles slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,200th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 25,272nd position, indicating a change of -4.43%. However, the number of people with this surname increased marginally from 971 in 2000 to 980 in 2010. The proportion of the population bearing this surname per 100,000 residents also saw a decrease of -8.33%, dropping from 0.36 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #25,272 | -4.43% |
| Count | 971 | 980 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Needles
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Needles surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a slight shift over the decade. The number of people identifying as White decreased by 1.98%, going from 95.98% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 15.18%, from 2.57% to 2.96%. The category "Two or more races" also saw significant growth, increasing by 86.59%. Finally, the Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared in 2010 with a share of 0.61%, while it was not present in the 2000 data. The counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.08% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.96% | 15.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.53% | 86.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |