Explore the Family Name Nuce
The meaning of Nuce
English: perhaps a variant of Noyce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nuce in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nuce experienced a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273 in popularity; however, by 2010 it had dropped by about 7 percent to a ranking of 75,069. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 260 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, experiencing a change of -1.15 percent over that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #75,069 | -6.82% |
| Count | 260 | 257 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuce
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nuce, it is clear from the Decennial U.S. Census data that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95 percent of people with the Nuce surname identified as White, but this proportion dropped to approximately 89 percent by 2010. During the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.31 percent to 5.06 percent. Notably, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, indicating that some individuals are embracing their mixed heritage. There were no changes for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 88.72% | -6.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 5.06% | 119.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |