Explore the Family Name Niccum
The meaning of Niccum
Americanized form of German Nickum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Niccum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Niccum decreased in rank from 19,232 in 2000 to 19,498 in 2010, representing a change of -1.38%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased over this period from 1,305 to 1,385, indicating a growth of 6.13%. The proportion of those carrying the Niccum surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight drop of -2.08%, moving from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,232 | #19,498 | -1.38% |
| Count | 1,305 | 1,385 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.47 | -2.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niccum
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Niccum, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, with a marginally decreasing percentage from 95.40% in 2000 to 93.57% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation, going up from 1.69% to 3.18%. Additionally, individuals identifying as two or more races almost doubled from 1.00% to 1.88%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a drop from 0.92% to 0.51%. Meanwhile, there were new representations from the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, standing at 0.36% and 0.51% respectively in 2010, where they had been previously unrepresented (S) in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.57% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 3.18% | 88.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.88% | 88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.51% | -44.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |