Explore the Family Name Nicolaus
The meaning of Nicolaus
German: variant of Nikolaus (see Nicholas). This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Otto.
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How common is the last name Nicolaus in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Nicolaus has seen slight changes over the decades, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Nicolaus was ranked 46,944 in popularity and this slipped slightly to 48,256 by 2010, a decrease of about 2.79%. However, the total count of people carrying the surname increased from 426 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, marking a growth of approximately 2.82%. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals named Nicolaus per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #48,256 | -2.79% |
| Count | 426 | 438 | 2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicolaus
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Nicolaus, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decline from 92.25% in 2000 to 89.50% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew substantially over this period, rising from 3.52% to 5.94%. There were also new instances of Nicolaus associated with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2010, which were not present in the 2000 data. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.25% | 89.5% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 5.94% | 68.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |