Explore the Family Name Nims
The meaning of Nims
Americanized form of unidentified surname, presumably French. History: The first recorded bearer of this surname is Godfrey Nims of Deerfield, MA, whose name appears on a court record from 1667.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nims in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Nims' slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Nims' ranked at 15,710 but slipped to 16,295 in 2010, indicating a -3.72% change. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the 'Nims' surname increased by 3.69%, from 1,707 individuals in 2000 to 1,770 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,710 | #16,295 | -3.72% |
| Count | 1,707 | 1,770 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.6 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nims
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Nims' surname has also experienced some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (84.30%). This majority slightly decreased to 83.05% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, which increased from 10.95% in 2000 to 11.98% in 2010. There were also small increases among those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander witnessed a decrease, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable with a minor decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 83.05% | -1.48% |
| Black | 10.95% | 11.98% | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.32% | 20.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.58% | 8.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.62% | -29.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.45% | -4.26% |