Explore the Family Name Nivison
The meaning of Nivison
Scottish (Midlothian): patronymic ‘son of Nevin’. See Nevin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nivison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nivison has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,945 and dropped to 56,588 in 2010, indicating an 8.94% decrease. The total count of people with the Nivison surname also fell by 3.99%, from 376 in 2000 to 361 in 2010. This shift led to a reduction in the proportion per 100k individuals, dropping by 14.29% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #56,588 | -8.94% |
| Count | 376 | 361 | -3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nivison
In terms of ethnicity, the Nivison surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.54% in 2000 to 94.18% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase of 90.62% in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic. People reporting two or more ethnicities also grew by 45.86%. There were no reported instances of the Nivison surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 94.18% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.05% | 90.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.94% | 45.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |