Explore the Family Name Night
The meaning of Night
English: variant of Knight.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Night in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Night' has seen subtle changes over the years. In 2000, Night ranked 64,572 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 288 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 64,891 and the count increased marginally to 306. This indicates a small decrease in rank by 0.49% and a 6.25% increase in the number of people with the Night surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,891 | -0.49% |
| Count | 288 | 306 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Night
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows various shifts between 2000 to 2010. The highest change was observed among individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.08% in 2000 to 7.19% in 2010, representing a significant increase of 245.67%. Individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase of 127.34%, moving from 4.17% to 9.48%. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in the Black ethnic identity group, falling from 37.15% to 18.95%. Notably, the White ethnic identity had the greatest proportion in both years, but it also saw a growth from 53.13% to 59.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.13% | 59.8% | 12.55% |
| Black | 37.15% | 18.95% | -48.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.17% | 9.48% | 127.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 7.19% | 245.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 2.61% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.96% | 12.64% |