Explore the Family Name Nickum
The meaning of Nickum
German: variant of Niekum, itself a variant of Neukam. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Niccum.
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How common is the last name Nickum in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nickum saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 60,557th in terms of popularity and had a count of 311. However, by 2010, the rank improved to 60,045 with an increased count of 336, marking an 8.04% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people dipped slightly by -8.33%, indicating that while more people bear the name Nickum, the overall population grew at a faster pace.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #60,045 | 0.85% |
| Count | 311 | 336 | 8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nickum
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nickum, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as white, with this group increasing from 92.93% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010. There was also a noticeable rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which went from 1.93% to 2.68%. The category of those identifying with two or more races also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.49% of people with this surname. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.89% in 2000. No individuals with the surname Nickum were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.93% | 94.35% | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.68% | 38.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.89% | 0% | 0% |