Explore the Family Name Nikolaisen
The meaning of Nikolaisen
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Nikolai, the genitive of Nikolaus (see Nicholas). Compare Nicolaisen and Nicholson 2.
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How common is the last name Nikolaisen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nikolaisen has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 91,004th in 2000 and dropped to the 99,845th position in 2010, a decrease of about 9.71%. The number of people with this surname also dipped from 188 in 2000 to 181 in 2010 — a modest decline of 3.72%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Nikolaisen per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of roughly 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #99,845 | -9.71% |
| Count | 188 | 181 | -3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nikolaisen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nikolaisen surname identify as White. In 2000, about 95.74% identified as White, a figure that rose marginally to 96.69% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black in either year. Interestingly, while there was a small percentage (3.72%) of American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. On the other hand, the number of people with the Nikolaisen surname who identified with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 2.76%, although there were none recorded in this category in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 96.69% | 0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.72% | 0% | -100% |