Explore the Family Name Nuckels
The meaning of Nuckels
Probably an altered form of English Knuckles or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Nichols. Compare Nuckles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nuckels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nuckels has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 72,022 in 2000 and fell to 90,853 in 2010, marking a decline of 26.15%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying this name dropped from 252 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, a reduction of 19.44%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.09 named Nuckels in 2000, which decreased to 0.07 in 2010, indicating a drop of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #90,853 | -26.15% |
| Count | 252 | 203 | -19.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuckels
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Nuckels identify as White, comprising 93.25% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 92.61% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, seeing an increase from 2.38% in 2000 to 4.43% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races showed a decrease, going from 2.78% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No individuals with the Nuckels surname reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 92.61% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 4.43% | 86.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |