Explore the Family Name Nicola
The meaning of Nicola
1. Italian: from the male personal name Nicola, from Greek Nikolaos (see Nicholas). 2. German (mainly Saarland) and French (Alsace and Lorraine): variant of Nicolai or Nicolas. 3. In some cases also an American shortened (and altered) form of Greek Nikolas, its variant Nicolas, or of any of various derivatives of the personal name Nikola(o)s ‘Nicholas’. Compare Nicol. 4. In some cases also an Americanized form of any of various Serbian, Macedonian, or Bulgarian patronymics from the personal name Nikola ‘Nicholas’; see Nickolas, compare Nicolas. History: This surname (see 2 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Nicola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nicola holds a position of relative consistency in its popularity over time. In 2000, Nicola was ranked 14,813th in terms of prevalent surnames, and by 2010 it had slightly decreased to the rank of 14,991st, marking a minimal decline of 1.2%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,837 in 2000 to 1,971 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.29%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw a slight decrease of 1.47%, from 0.68 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,813 | #14,991 | -1.2% |
| Count | 1,837 | 1,971 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.67 | -1.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicola
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nicola, data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting picture. The majority of bearers of this surname identify as White, at 85.90% in 2000 and 85.84% in 2010, showing only a marginal decrease of 0.07%. During this decade, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 7.35% to 9.28%, an uptick of 26.26%. The Black population also saw an upward trend, with a rise of 22.15% from 1.58% to 1.93%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native saw significant declines of 53.29% and 39.45% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also dropped by 38.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 85.84% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 7.35% | 9.28% | 26.26% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.93% | 22.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 1.57% | -38.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 0.71% | -53.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0.66% | -39.45% |