Explore the Family Name Nuckols
The meaning of Nuckols
Probably an altered form of English Knuckles or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Nichols. Compare Nuchols, Nuckles, and Nuckolls.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nuckols in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nuckols saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 11,035 in 2000 to 11,783 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.78%. Despite its drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the surname Nuckols marginally increased by 0.61% during this period, growing from 2,643 to 2,659. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 8.16% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,035 | #11,783 | -6.78% |
| Count | 2,643 | 2,659 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.9 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuckols
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nuckols also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority (90.31%) of Nuckols identified as White, a figure that slightly rose to 90.56% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races saw increases of 44.12% and 67.27%, respectively. Meanwhile, the representation of Nuckols identifying as Black decreased from 6.85% to 5.90%. Additionally, the percentage of Hispanic Nuckols increased by 13.25%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a significant decrease of 54.39% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.31% | 90.56% | 0.28% |
| Black | 6.85% | 5.9% | -13.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.84% | 67.27% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 0.94% | 13.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.49% | 44.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.26% | -54.39% |