Explore the Family Name Nill
The meaning of Nill
1. North German: from a personal name, a shortened form of Cornelius. 2. South German: nickname for a big, crude or unmannered person, related to Middle High German nol ‘rounded elevation’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Nill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Nill' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,888 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to 30,076, resulting in a change of -4.11%. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 775 to 780 in the same period, representing a growth rate of 0.65%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.34%, from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,888 | #30,076 | -4.11% |
| Count | 775 | 780 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nill
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the 'Nill' surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable changes. The majority of individuals with the Nill surname identified as White, with an increase from 85.42% in 2000 to 87.44% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also grew significantly by 53.13%, from 3.35% to 5.13%. Meanwhile, the number of Black individuals with the Nill surname dropped drastically by nearly half, from 8.13% to 4.23%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either very small or suppressed for privacy in both years. There was a slight increase in individuals with the Nill surname who identified as belonging to two or more races, going up from 1.42% to 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.42% | 87.44% | 2.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 5.13% | 53.13% |
| Black | 8.13% | 4.23% | -47.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.67% | 17.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |