Explore the Family Name Nickolson
The meaning of Nickolson
English (northern): variant of Nicholson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nickolson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nickolson has seen notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 39,240 but dropped to a rank of 58,735 in 2010, a decrease of about 49.68 percent. The absolute count of people carrying the Nickolson surname also declined from 528 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, a roughly 34.66 percent drop. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 40 percent across the decade, moving from 0.2 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #58,735 | -49.68% |
| Count | 528 | 345 | -34.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.12 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickolson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes among those bearing the Nickolson surname from 2000 to 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded in either year, the proportion of White increased from 82.39 percent to 87.54 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname decreased from 12.69 percent to 9.57 percent. No information regarding Hispanic or individuals identifying with two or more races was available for 2010, which could mean that the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.39% | 87.54% | 6.25% |
| Black | 12.69% | 9.57% | -24.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |