Explore the Family Name Nicklin
The meaning of Nicklin
English (West Midlands): from the Middle English personal name Nickelin, which is a pet form of either Nic(h)ol or Nick (see Nichol and Nick).
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How common is the last name Nicklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nicklin has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,604 in popularity with a count of 479 bearers. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 40,313 with a count of 543, reflecting a growth of 13.36%. The proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #40,313 | 5.38% |
| Count | 479 | 543 | 13.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicklin
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse array of backgrounds associated with the Nicklin surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.01% in this group over the decade. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 10.18%, while the group identifying as two or more races saw significant growth, increasing by 129.81%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease of 4.78%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 93% | -1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.39% | 129.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.39% | -4.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 1.84% | 10.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |