Explore the Family Name Nissly
The meaning of Nissly
Variant of Nissley, a surname of Swiss German or German origin.
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How common is the last name Nissly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nissly has modestly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 83,004 in popularity, with a count of 211 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 90,113, with a decrease in count to 205 individuals. This represents an overall change of -8.56% in rank and -2.84% in count over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #90,113 | -8.56% |
| Count | 211 | 205 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nissly
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Nissly identify as White. In 2000, 98.1% identified as White, though this figure decreased to 95.12% by 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 0% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 95.12% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |