Explore the Family Name Nethercott
The meaning of Nethercott
English (Devon and Somerset): habitational name from one or more of the many minor places called Nethercott in Devon (the placename occurs in the parishes of Alverdiscott, Braunston, Broadwood Kelly, Broadwoodwidger, Chawleigh, Iddesleigh, Lifton, Oakford, Parkham, Rose Ash, Spreyton, and Tetcott), or from Nethercote (Northamptonshire), or from Nethercote in Lewknor or Nethercott in Tackley (both in Oxforshire). All of the placenames derive from Middle English nether ‘lower’ + cot ‘cottage’ (Old English neothera, cot), except Nethercote in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, which derives from Middle English other ‘other’ (Old English ōther) + cot, with the N- due to misdivision of Middle English atten other.
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How common is the last name Nethercott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nethercott experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,024th most popular surname, slipping to the 52,037th spot in 2010, marking a 1.99% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.91%, from 384 in 2000 to 399 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #52,037 | -1.99% |
| Count | 384 | 399 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nethercott
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Nethercott identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 3.49% in this group from 2000 to 2010. The second largest ethnic identity increase was seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing by 56.35%. There was also a small increase in the Hispanic category, up by 31.47%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 27.88%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation among individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.89% | 87.72% | -3.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.17% | 6.52% | 56.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 3.76% | 31.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.5% | -27.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |