Explore the Family Name Nivens
The meaning of Nivens
Scottish: variant of Nevin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nivens in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nivens has slightly decreased in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 15,194th to 15,625th. However, the number of people carrying the Nivens surname increased by 5.12%, with the count rising from 1,779 in 2000 to 1,870 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of the Nivens surname per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,194 | #15,625 | -2.84% |
| Count | 1,779 | 1,870 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.63 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nivens
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveal some shifts among those with the Nivens surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest change was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which experienced a significant increase of 150%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a substantial rise of 55.03%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.35%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native both saw slight decreases. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable, with an increase of just 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.75% | 71.28% | -3.35% |
| Black | 22.93% | 23.16% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.62% | 55.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 2.25% | 150% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.37% | -5.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.32% | -5.88% |