Explore the Family Name Nickelsen
The meaning of Nickelsen
Danish and North German: patronymic from Nickel, a short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: German Ralf, Kurt. Scandinavian Nelle.
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How common is the last name Nickelsen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nickelsen has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,073 and dropped to 78,040 by 2010, marking an 18.11% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 280 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 12.5%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #78,040 | -18.11% |
| Count | 280 | 245 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickelsen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nickelsen has changed a bit as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97.14% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.69% in 2010. The census shows an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities associated with the surname, each constituting 2.04% of the population in 2010, which were previously unrecorded in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.14% to zero during the same period. No changes were observed in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 94.69% | -2.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |