Explore the Family Name Nichelson
The meaning of Nichelson
Variant of Nicholson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nichelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nichelson has seen a significant decrease in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, Nichelson ranked 24,491 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 36,154, a decline of nearly 48%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 957 in 2000 to 620 in 2010 which represents a decrease of approximately 35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,491 | #36,154 | -47.62% |
| Count | 957 | 620 | -35.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.21 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nichelson
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Nichelson surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White saw an increase, moving from 84.85% to 87.26%. However, both the Hispanic and Black populations expressing this surname experienced a decrease, falling from 2.3% to 1.45% and from 10.55% to 10% respectively. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant. There was no data available (marked as 'suppressed') for those identifying as two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.85% | 87.26% | 2.84% |
| Black | 10.55% | 10% | -5.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 1.45% | -36.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |