Explore the Family Name Nikkel
The meaning of Nikkel
Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Nicholas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nikkel in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nikkel has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,489th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 28,001st position, marking a change of 1.71%. The actual count of people with the Nikkel surname also grew from 788 in 2000 to 856 in 2010, an increase of 8.63%. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #28,001 | 1.71% |
| Count | 788 | 856 | 8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nikkel
The Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Nikkel surname as well. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, making up 97.21% of the population. By 2010, this number decreased slightly to 96.26%, indicating a small shift in ethnic identity. During the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races saw modest increases, rising from 0% to 0.58% and 0.63% to 0.70% respectively. However, the Hispanic representation dipped slightly from 1.65% to 1.64%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.26% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.64% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.7% | 11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |