Explore the Family Name Nicole
The meaning of Nicole
1. French: from the personal name Nicole, feminine form of Nicolas. 2. English (Middlesex): variant of Nichol. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Elzear.
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How common is the last name Nicole in the United States?
The surname 'Nicole' has seen some fluctuation in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name was ranked at 36,917 and by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 45,959, representing a decrease in popularity of -24.49%. The total count of individuals with this last name also declined from 570 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, a drop of -18.6%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population fell from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating a decline of -23.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #45,959 | -24.49% |
| Count | 570 | 464 | -18.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicole
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the 'Nicole' surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, which represented 72.63% in 2000 and 67.67% in 2010. However, there's been an increase in the Hispanic representation from 10.53% in 2000 to 14.22% in 2010. The Black community has also seen a slight increase from 12.11% to 12.93% over the same period. Interestingly, in 2010, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent started appearing under this surname, while those identifying as two or more races were no longer recorded. No data for American Indian and Alaskan Natives were available for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.63% | 67.67% | -6.83% |
| Hispanic | 10.53% | 14.22% | 35.04% |
| Black | 12.11% | 12.93% | 6.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |