Explore the Family Name Nicklas
The meaning of Nicklas
1. German: variant of Nickolaus. 2. English: variant of Nicholas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nicklas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nicklas has seen some fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,755 in popularity but dropped slightly to a rank of 15,005 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 1.69%. However, despite this slight dip in ranking, the actual count of people with the Nicklas surname increased from 1,846 to 1,968 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 6.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease of 1.47%, moving from 0.68 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,755 | #15,005 | -1.69% |
| Count | 1,846 | 1,968 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.67 | -1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicklas
When looking at ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the Nicklas surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.99% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.41% in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, going from 1.63% to 3.46%. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Black, from 0.49% to 0.71%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, falling from 1.63% to 0.86%. No individuals with the Nicklas surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.41% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.46% | 112.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0.86% | -47.24% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.71% | 44.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |