Explore the Family Name Nicolaisen
The meaning of Nicolaisen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Nicolai (otherwise Nikolai), the genitive of Nikolaus (see Nicholas). In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Nikolaisen. Compare Nicholson 2. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knut, Johan, Thor. German Hans.
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How common is the last name Nicolaisen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nicolaisen in the United States saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,939th most popular name, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 50,467, a change of -5.27%. The actual number of individuals carrying the Nicolaisen surname also decreased marginally from 415 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, representing a decline of -0.24%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents decreased by -6.67% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #50,467 | -5.27% |
| Count | 415 | 414 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicolaisen
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Nicolaisen surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade from 97.83% to 96.14%. There were no reported Nicolaisens who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, a small percentage (1.93%) of Nicolaisens identified as Hispanic, and 1.21% identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.14% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |