Explore the Family Name Nelle
The meaning of Nelle
1. Dutch and North German: from the personal name Nelle, a pet form of Cornelius. 2. South German: variant of Nell 2. 3. Altered form of German Knell.
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How common is the last name Nelle in the United States?
The surname "Nelle" saw a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked at 68,973, but by 2010 it had dropped to 77,522, marking a change of -12.39. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 266 to 247, indicating a -7.14 change. The proportion of individuals per 100k with this last name fell by 20 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #77,522 | -12.39% |
| Count | 266 | 247 | -7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nelle
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Nelle surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (89.10% in 2000 and 88.66% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of -0.49 in this group. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races went down to zero by 2010 from 1.88 and 2.63 respectively in 2000. However, those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 32.52, rising from 4.89% in 2000 to 6.48% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.1% | 88.66% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.89% | 6.48% | 32.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |