Explore the Family Name Niceley
The meaning of Niceley
Variant of Nicely, a surname of Swiss German or German origin.
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How common is the last name Niceley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Niceley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 70,679, but by 2010 it dropped to rank 75,069, a change of -6.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 258 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, marking a -0.39% change. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #75,069 | -6.21% |
| Count | 258 | 257 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niceley
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some interesting insights. In 2000, those identifying as White comprised the majority, at 92.64%, and this figure increased to 94.16% by 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, 5.04% identified as having two or more ethnic identities, but this category dropped to zero by 2010. Additionally, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, comprising 4.28% of the Niceley population. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 94.16% | 1.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 4.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |