Explore the Family Name Nuse
The meaning of Nuse
German (Nüse): variant of Nies 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nuse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nuse has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,077 but increased its ranking to 47,107 by 2010, reflecting a significant increase of 9.54 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew from 375 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, marking an impressive 20.27 percent growth. The proportion per 100,000 also rose slightly from 0.14 to 0.15, indicating a 7.14 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #47,107 | 9.54% |
| Count | 375 | 451 | 20.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nuse
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nuse, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white remained fairly consistent at just over 94 percent. However, there was a slight decrease from 94.93 percent to 94.24 percent. There were also some new additions to the ethnicity breakdown for this surname. By 2010, 1.77 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.33 percent as belonging to two or more races. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.33 percent to zero, while the Black population saw a decrease from 1.33 percent to 1.11 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant with no presence in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 94.24% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 1.33% | 1.11% | -16.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |