Explore the Family Name Nist
The meaning of Nist
Welsh: variant of Nest.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nist has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 36,276, but by 2010 it had slipped to 40,554. This represents an overall decline of approximately 11.79%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 583 in 2000 to 539 in 2010, dropping by 7.55%. The proportion of people named Nist per 100,000 population reduced by 18.18%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #40,554 | -11.79% |
| Count | 583 | 539 | -7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nist
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Nist, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some variation. The majority of people with the name Nist identify as white, accounting for 97.43% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.22% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase of 35.77%, rising from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races showed a significant decline, going from 0.86% in 2000 to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Nist identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 97.22% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.86% | 35.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |