Explore the Family Name Nicholes
The meaning of Nicholes
English: variant of Nichols.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nicholes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nicholes has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nicholes was ranked as the 16,938th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 16,968th position, marking a minor decrease of 0.18%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,549 in 2000 to 1,675 in 2010, an increase of 8.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,938 | #16,968 | -0.18% |
| Count | 1,549 | 1,675 | 8.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicholes
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Nicholes surname, changes were observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, over three-quarters (76.89%) of those named Nicholes identified as White, a figure that barely changed by 2010 (76.72%). The Hispanic representation within the Nicholes surname group saw a significant increase of 56.70%, rising from 1.94% to 3.04%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals who identify as Black decreased from 17.62% to 16.60%. There was also a noticeable increase (38.46%) in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, albeit from a small base of 0.65% to 0.90%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories saw decreases of 17.24% and 2.16% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.89% | 76.72% | -0.22% |
| Black | 17.62% | 16.6% | -5.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.04% | 56.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.27% | -2.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.9% | 38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.48% | -17.24% |