Explore the Family Name Nilges
The meaning of Nilges
North German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Cornelius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nilges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nilges has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,200 and had 564 counts. By 2010, its rank dropped to 49,999 with only 419 counts, marking a decrease in popularity by 34.41% and count by 25.71%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 33.33%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #49,999 | -34.41% |
| Count | 564 | 419 | -25.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nilges
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nilges, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 4.13% over the decade, from 97.34% in 2000 to 93.32% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as two or more races increased by 85.21% (from 1.42% to 2.63%), and the Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 87.64% (from 0.89% to 1.67%). Meanwhile, the Black representation went from zero in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 93.32% | -4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.63% | 85.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.67% | 87.64% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |