Explore the Family Name Nimmons
The meaning of Nimmons
Scottish (Glasgow): perhaps a variant of Nimmo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nimmons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nimmons slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nimmons ranked 21,438 in popularity with a count of 1,137. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 21,251 and the count rose to 1,234, representing an 8.53% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,438 | #21,251 | 0.87% |
| Count | 1,137 | 1,234 | 8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nimmons
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Nimmons surname identified themselves as Black, although this percentage slightly decreased from 56.82% in 2000 to 55.43% in 2010. The percentage identifying as White was the second highest and it also saw a small decrease from 38.17% to 37.44%. However, there was a notable increase in those who identified as Hispanic, with a rise from 2.02% to 3.48%. The percentage of those falling under two or more races also increased slightly from 2.02 to 2.67. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.82% | 55.43% | -2.45% |
| White | 38.17% | 37.44% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.48% | 72.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.67% | 32.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |