Explore the Family Name Nickols
The meaning of Nickols
English: variant of Nichols.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nickols in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nickols experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 18,484 in terms of popularity and fell to the rank of 19,774 in 2010, marking a drop of nearly 7 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also saw a marginal decline from 1,379 in 2000 to 1,361 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 1.31 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100k declined by around 9.8 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,484 | #19,774 | -6.98% |
| Count | 1,379 | 1,361 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.46 | -9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickols
The analysis of ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Nickols identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 84.92 in 2000 to 82.88 in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black had a minor increase of 4.06 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic witnessed a considerable growth of 43.68 percent. People identifying with two or more races also increased, reflecting a substantial 71.23 percent rise. However, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.92% | 82.88% | -2.4% |
| Black | 11.09% | 11.54% | 4.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.75% | 43.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.25% | 71.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |