Explore the Family Name Nickelson
The meaning of Nickelson
1. Americanized form of Danish and North German Nickelsen. 2. English: variant of Nicholson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nickelson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nickelson has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, this surname moved up from 10,176th position in 2000 to 8,936th position in 2010, marking a rise of 12.19%. Additionally, the number of individuals carrying the Nickelson surname expanded from 2,909 to 3,664 during this period, a growth of 25.95%. The proportion of the surname per 100K people also rose by 14.81%, indicating an overall surge in its popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,176 | #8,936 | 12.19% |
| Count | 2,909 | 3,664 | 25.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.24 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickelson
Moving onto the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nickelson as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races both saw an increase, with the former rising by 38.18% and the latter by 26.79%. There was a remarkable increase of 69.09% in the Hispanic community carrying the Nickelson surname. However, the White demographic saw a minor decrease of 1.49%, while Black representation also dipped slightly by 2.04%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw an increase of 41.94%. These shifts hint at a diversifying ethnic landscape for those carrying the Nickelson surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.24% | 76.09% | -1.49% |
| Black | 19.11% | 18.72% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.13% | 26.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.86% | 69.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.76% | 38.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.44% | 41.94% |