Explore the Family Name Nile
The meaning of Nile
English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Neal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nile has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,249 in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 46,568. This represents a positive change of 5.44%. During the same period, the number of individuals with this surname also increased from 401 to 457, indicating a growth rate of approximately 13.97%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Nile surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #46,568 | 5.44% |
| Count | 401 | 457 | 13.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nile
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nile has also shifted over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 87.03% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 84.68% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased significantly from 8.23% to 11.60% over this period. The proportion of those claiming two or more races fell to zero in 2010, while the Hispanic representation also dropped slightly from 2.00% to 1.97%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.03% | 84.68% | -2.7% |
| Black | 8.23% | 11.6% | 40.95% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 1.97% | -1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |