Explore the Family Name Nicanor
The meaning of Nicanor
Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Nicanor, from Greek Nikanōr ‘victorious man’, based on nikē ‘victory’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nicanor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nicanor has been growing in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 63,297th and by 2010, it had risen to the 40,494th position, which represents a change of approximately 36.03%. This increase in popularity is also reflected in the count of individuals carrying the Nicanor name, with numbers rising from 295 in 2000 to 540 in 2010, a significant increase of around 83.05%. The proportion of people with the Nicanor surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 63.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #40,494 | 36.03% |
| Count | 295 | 540 | 83.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.18 | 63.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicanor
The ethnic identity associated with the Nicanor surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census. The data showed a decline in the Asian/Pacific Islander group carrying this surname, from 15.93% to 10.19%, a decrease of 36.03%. The percentage of White individuals with the Nicanor surname also decreased slightly from 2.71 to 2.22. However, the Hispanic group showed a rise from 80.00% to 84.81%. There was no data available for Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives, but there was a new appearance of the surname within those identifying as Two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80% | 84.81% | 6.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.93% | 10.19% | -36.03% |
| White | 2.71% | 2.22% | -18.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |