Explore the Family Name Nigl
The meaning of Nigl
South German: from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nigl in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nigl ranked 79,958th in popularity in 2000, but dropped slightly to rank 83,541st in 2010. This represents a decline of around 4.48%. However, the number of people bearing the Nigl surname increased modestly from 221 in 2000 to 225 in 2010 - an increase of roughly 1.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #83,541 | -4.48% |
| Count | 221 | 225 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nigl
Regarding ethnic identity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts. In 2000, nearly all (95.02%) of those with the Nigl surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dipped slightly to 91.56%, indicating a decrease of 3.64%. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races appeared within the Nigl surname group, each making up 3.11% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 91.56% | -3.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |