Explore the Family Name Nicolaides
The meaning of Nicolaides
Greek: variant of Nikolaidis. See also Nicolas. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Nicos, Aristotle, Costas, Demetris, Despina, Panos, Stelios, Stratos, Yiannis.
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How common is the last name Nicolaides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nicolaides has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,366 most common surname, but by 2010 it fell slightly to rank 51,610, marking a 2.47% drop. However, the total count of people with the surname Nicolaides increased from 390 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, a growth of 3.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #51,610 | -2.47% |
| Count | 390 | 403 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicolaides
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides a breakdown for the surname Nicolaides. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 91.54% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.33% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.36% in 2000 to 6.95% in 2010, which is a 59.40% change. People identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 3.08% to 2.48%, indicating a 19.48% drop. No significant changes were noted for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 89.33% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 4.36% | 6.95% | 59.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 2.48% | -19.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |