Explore the Family Name Nicks
The meaning of Nicks
1. German: patronymic from a short form of Nikolaus, a German form of Nicholas. 2. English (Devon): variant of Nick, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. See Nix 4.
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How common is the last name Nicks in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Nicks' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 7608th most popular surname in the country with approximately 4029 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 8695th, reflecting a decrease of roughly 14.29%. The count of individuals with the surname also fell by about 6.3% over this decade. The proportion of the population carrying the 'Nicks' surname per 100,000 people decreased by 14.09%, going from 1.49 in 2000 to 1.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,608 | #8,695 | -14.29% |
| Count | 4,029 | 3,775 | -6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.28 | -14.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicks
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Nicks' based on the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly increased, from 67.76% in 2000 to 68.05% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.25% to 0.53%) and Hispanic (from 1.46% to 2.25%). The percentage for those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.86% to 1.99%. The percentage of Black individuals decreased slightly by 4.36%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a significant drop of 57.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.76% | 68.05% | 0.43% |
| Black | 28.22% | 26.99% | -4.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.25% | 54.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.99% | 6.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.53% | 112% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.19% | -57.78% |