Explore the Family Name Neilsen
The meaning of Neilsen
1. Americanized form of Danish, Norwegian, and North German Nielsen. Compare Neilson 3. 2. Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Neilson 1. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Ejnar, Gurli, Jorgen, Nels, Niels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neilsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neilsen saw a slight decrease in rank from 17,426 in 2000 to 17,764 in 2010, representing a change of -1.94%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.7%, from 1,492 in 2000 to 1,577 in 2010. The proportion of individuals carrying the Neilsen surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by -3.64% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,426 | #17,764 | -1.94% |
| Count | 1,492 | 1,577 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neilsen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neilsen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 93.63% to 92.64%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.74% to 1.14%) and Black (from 0.34% to 0.57%). Individuals reporting two or more races also went up from 1.94% to 2.35%. The proportion of Hispanic Neilsens rose marginally from 2.48% to 2.54%, while there was a decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 0.87% to 0.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 92.64% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.54% | 2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.35% | 21.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 1.14% | 54.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0.76% | -12.64% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.57% | 67.65% |