Explore the Family Name Nickol
The meaning of Nickol
1. English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Nichol. 2. German: from a shortened form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).
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How common is the last name Nickol in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nickol has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,916th most popular, but fell to 39,281st in 2010, signifying a 9.37% drop. In terms of actual count, the number of people with this surname decreased from 591 to 560 over the same period, representing a 5.25% decline. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 13.64%, going from 0.22 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #39,281 | -9.37% |
| Count | 591 | 560 | -5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickol
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nickol, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In fact, this ethnicity increased slightly from 95.77% in 2000 to 96.43% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 15.38%, moving from 1.69% to 1.43%. Similarly, the Black population with this surname also decreased from 1.02% to 0.89%, marking a 12.75% change. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.43% | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.43% | -15.38% |
| Black | 1.02% | 0.89% | -12.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |