Explore the Family Name Nickleberry
The meaning of Nickleberry
Origin undetermined. Compare Nickelberry.
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How common is the last name Nickleberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nickleberry has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 65,424th, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 6.05%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 263 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, marking a 15.21% rise. However, the proportion per 100k people remained relatively stable at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #65,424 | 6.05% |
| Count | 263 | 303 | 15.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickleberry
Concerning ethnicity, the Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Nickleberry identified as Black in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.2% to 91.09%. The next largest ethnic identity group was White, which grew by 35.09%, from 3.42% in 2000 to 4.62% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic category emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.31% of the Nickleberries. Additionally, a small percentage (1.65%) identified with two or more races in 2010. There were zero reports of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.2% | 91.09% | -5.31% |
| White | 3.42% | 4.62% | 35.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |