Explore the Family Name Nickeson
The meaning of Nickeson
English: patronymic from a pet form of Nicholas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nickeson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nickeson had a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nickeson was the 55,003rd most popular surname in the United States, slipping slightly to rank 55,121 in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.21%. However, the census also showed an increase in the count of individuals with this surname, from 350 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 6.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #55,121 | -0.21% |
| Count | 350 | 373 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickeson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Nickeson identify as White, increasing from 88.29% in 2000 to 91.42% in 2010. The next highest representation is from the Hispanic community, which saw a significant increase from 2.29% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases during the same period. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or from two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.29% | 91.42% | 3.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 4.29% | 87.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.14% | 1.61% | -48.73% |
| Black | 2.86% | 1.34% | -53.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |