Explore the Family Name Nesset
The meaning of Nesset
Norwegian: 1. variant of Neset and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this. 2. habitational name from a farmstead named Nesset, possibly from Old Norse neyti ‘herd of cattle’ + set ‘farm’. Compare Nesseth.
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How common is the last name Nesset in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nesset in the United States saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83618th most popular surname with a count of 209. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 91625th spot with a count of 201, indicating a change of -9.58 in rank and a reduction of -3.83 in overall count. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -12.5 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #91,625 | -9.58% |
| Count | 209 | 201 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nesset
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nesset in the U.S. Census data, it is predominantly identified as 'White'. In 2000, 99% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.51% in 2010. There were no changes observed in other categories like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which consistently reported a zero percentage for both years under review. This indicates a very low diversity in the ethnicity linked with the surname Nesset over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.51% | -1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |