Explore the Family Name Nilles
The meaning of Nilles
North German: patronymic from Nill 1.
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How common is the last name Nilles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nilles has seen a significant increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,048th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 16,824th—a leap of 11.68%. The count of people carrying this name also soared by 28.37% during this period, going from 1,322 in 2000 to 1,697 in 2010. Its proportion per 100,000 people in the population also increased by 18.37%, from 0.49 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,048 | #16,824 | 11.68% |
| Count | 1,322 | 1,697 | 28.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.58 | 18.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nilles
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nilles, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Nilles were identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 95.84% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. During the same time frame, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 16.48% and 41.86% respectively. Representation of Nilles among those identifying as Two or more races climbed notably by 63.86%. Meanwhile, Black representation under this surname was not recorded in 2000 but was at 1.36% in 2010. There was no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Native representation under the Nilles surname in 2000, but by 2010, it was at 0.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 93.93% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.83% | 41.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.36% | 63.86% |
| Black | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 1.06% | 16.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |