Explore the Family Name Nerison
The meaning of Nerison
Americanized form of Norwegian Nerisen: patronymic from the personal name Neri, from Old Norse Nerithr, a compound or ner- ‘strong, healthy’ + a second element meaning either ‘isthmus’ or ‘brilliance, beauty’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils, Ove.
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How common is the last name Nerison in the United States?
The Nerison surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,522nd most common surname in America, with 354 individuals bearing this name; however, by 2010, the rank fell to 59,171st place with only 342 individuals identified as Nerisons. This represents an 8.53% drop in ranking and a 3.39% decrease in count over the ten-year period. Furthermore, the proportion of Nerisons per 100,000 people dropped from 0.13 to 0.12, a reduction of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #59,171 | -8.53% |
| Count | 354 | 342 | -3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nerison
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Nerison also provides intriguing insights into its ethnic identity. The data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Nerisons were white, accounting for 94.35% and 92.98% respectively. While there was a minor decrease of 1.45% in this group, other ethnicities increased. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew from 1.69% to 2.34%, a substantial rise of 38.46%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 14.96%, moving from 2.54% to 2.92%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic disappeared from the data entirely, and there remained no reported individuals of Black or of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 92.98% | -1.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.54% | 2.92% | 14.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 2.34% | 38.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |