Explore the Family Name Nicolson
The meaning of Nicolson
English and Northern Scottish: variant of Nicholson. Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Iain, Murdo.
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How common is the last name Nicolson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nicolson has been moderately fluctuating over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,994th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 34,758th place, a change of about 3.43%. The count, or the number of people with this surname, also increased from 589 in 2000 to 650 in 2010, an increase of 10.36%. However, the proportion per hundred thousand people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #34,758 | 3.43% |
| Count | 589 | 650 | 10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicolson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Nicolson. The percentage of people with this surname who identified as White increased from 85.06% in 2000 to 89.38% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a rise of 29.41% over the same period. There was a significant increase in individuals who reported belonging to two or more races, jumping from 1.87% in 2000 to 4.31% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased dramatically from 10.36% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. There were no recorded shifts for Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.06% | 89.38% | 5.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 4.31% | 130.48% |
| Black | 10.36% | 3.38% | -67.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 1.54% | 29.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |