Explore the Family Name Niccolai
The meaning of Niccolai
Italian: variant of Nicolai (see Nicola). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Attilio, Carlo, Lido, Marino, Remo.
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How common is the last name Niccolai in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Niccolai experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this name dropped from 81,100th to 86,981st place on the list of most common surnames, marking a 7.25% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also saw a marginal decline of 1.38%, reducing the total number from 217 in 2000, down to 214 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Niccolai surname per 100,000 residents dropped by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #86,981 | -7.25% |
| Count | 217 | 214 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niccolai
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that almost all individuals with the Niccolai surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 99% of the Niccolai population identified as White, which increased slightly to 99.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.53% | 0.54% |
| 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% |