Explore the Family Name Nicley
The meaning of Nicley
Americanized form of German Nickle or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nicley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity ranking of the surname 'Nicley' fell marginally from rank 41,924 in 2000 to rank 44,270 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.6%. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly dropped from 488 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, a reduction by approximately 0.41%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named 'Nicley' per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #44,270 | -5.6% |
| Count | 488 | 486 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Nicley' identify as White, with their percentage increasing from 93.03% in 2000 to 98.15% in 2010. There were no Nicleys recorded who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. In 2000, 3.28% of Nicleys identified with two or more races and 2.46% identified as Black, however, these percentages fell to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 98.15% | 5.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |