Explore the Family Name Nelis
The meaning of Nelis
1. Irish (Ulster): shortened form of McNelis, from Mac Niallghuis. 2. Dutch: shortened form of Cornelius or Daniels.
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How common is the last name Nelis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nelis saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,776, but by 2010, it had dropped to 54,990, signifying a decrease in popularity of about 12.74%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 406 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, a reduction of 7.88%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Nelis per 100,000 individuals dwindled by 13.33% from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #54,990 | -12.74% |
| Count | 406 | 374 | -7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nelis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black descent bearing the surname Nelis in either year, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased to 2.14% in 2010 from zero in 2000. The percentage of individuals with the Nelis surname who identified as White declined from 85.22% to 79.41%, a change of -6.82%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 4.93% to 4.55%. Contrarily, there was a significant increase in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Nelis surname, up 53.78% from 8.87% in 2000 to 13.64% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.22% | 79.41% | -6.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.87% | 13.64% | 53.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.93% | 4.55% | -7.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |