Explore the Family Name Nicholl
The meaning of Nicholl
Irish (northern) and English (Yorkshire): variant of Nichol.
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How common is the last name Nicholl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nicholl witnessed a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nicholl was ranked 20,629 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 this rank had fallen to 25,020 - a decrease of 21.29%. The number of individuals bearing the name also reduced during this period, from 1,193 people in 2000 to 993 in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.76%. It's noteworthy that the proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals also slipped by 22.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,629 | #25,020 | -21.29% |
| Count | 1,193 | 993 | -16.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.34 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicholl
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nicholl, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, 94.22% of those with the Nicholl surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 94.56% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.93% to 2.11% within the same time frame. However, there was a significant drop in the number of individuals who identified as Black, decreasing from 2.35% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. Data related to Asian/Pacific Islander identification changed from 0.75% in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons, while those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.01%, having not been represented in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying as such in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.22% | 94.56% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.11% | 9.33% |
| Black | 2.35% | 1.31% | -44.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |