Explore the Family Name Nightengale
The meaning of Nightengale
English: variant of Nightingale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nightengale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nightengale saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,229 out of all surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 46,219—a drop of 52.9%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 731 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, representing a decline of 36.94%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals bearing the Nightengale surname per 100,000 population declined by 40.74% from 0.27 to 0.16 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #46,219 | -52.9% |
| Count | 731 | 461 | -36.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.16 | -40.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nightengale
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few shifts among those with the Nightengale surname between 2000 and 2010. Majority of them identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 3.55% in this group over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 9.71% to 11.28%, marking a rise of 16.17%. There was a particularly notable increase in the Hispanic portion, which grew from 0.82% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010—an increase of 323.17%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as two or more races decreased by 51.75%. No Nightengales identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.91% | 82.86% | -3.55% |
| Black | 9.71% | 11.28% | 16.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 3.47% | 323.17% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 1.52% | -51.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |