Explore the Family Name Nelan
The meaning of Nelan
Irish: variant of Nealon, from Ó Nialláin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conor.
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How common is the last name Nelan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Nelan' saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Nelan' was ranked as the 68,172nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 73,215th spot, a drop of 7.4%. The actual count of people with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 270 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.85%. The proportion of people with the surname 'Nelan' per 100,000 also experienced a decline of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #73,215 | -7.4% |
| Count | 270 | 265 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nelan
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the 'Nelan' surname identify as White. This group accounted for 94.44% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 93.58% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within the 'Nelan' surname holders saw an increase of 45.56%, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. During the same period, the census recorded a new development in which some individuals started identifying with two or more races. However, no changes were noted among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 93.58% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.77% | 45.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |