Explore the Family Name Nicols
The meaning of Nicols
English, Scottish, and Dutch: variant of Nichols. This surname is rare in the Netherlands.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nicols in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nicols saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nicols was ranked 40,908 in terms of popularity, with 503 individuals bearing this last name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,270 and the count decreased to 486, indicating a decrease in popularity by 8.22 percent and a reduction in the overall count by 3.38 percent. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also witnessed a drop of 15.79 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #44,270 | -8.22% |
| Count | 503 | 486 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicols
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Nicols, the Decennial U.S. Census offers some interesting insights. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded occurrences of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, there was a notable increase of 30.35 percent within the Hispanic community from 5.37 percent in 2000 to 7 percent in 2010. Similarly, the surname saw an uptick of 11.48 percent in the Black community and 12.79 percent among those identifying as two or more races. On the other hand, the White community experienced a small decrease of 3.69 percent over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 79.84% | -3.69% |
| Black | 7.75% | 8.64% | 11.48% |
| Hispanic | 5.37% | 7% | 30.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.47% | 12.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |