Explore the Family Name Nugen
The meaning of Nugen
English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Nugent. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nugen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nugen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 in terms of popularity but climbed to a rank of 51,723 in 2010, marking a 1.48% rise. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 371 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, indicating an 8.36% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was no significant change in the period under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #51,723 | 1.48% |
| Count | 371 | 402 | 8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nugen
Concerning ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some noticeable shifts in the distribution of the Nugen surname among different ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 58.3%, while the Hispanic community saw a substantial rise of 137.04%. Those recognizing themselves as White dropped by 6.55%, and the percentage of those identifying as Black rose slightly by 7.74%. However, it's worth noting that those reporting as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native both fell to zero, which suggests these groups may have had their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.25% | 80.6% | -6.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.66% | 8.96% | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 4.48% | 137.04% |
| Black | 3.23% | 3.48% | 7.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |