Explore the Family Name Nute
The meaning of Nute
English (Cornwall): probably a variant of Newitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nute in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nute has notably decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,210th in popularity and had a count of 764 individuals. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 33,772nd position, reflecting a change of -15.62%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped to 674, marking a decrease of -11.78%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals per 100k with the surname Nute fell from 0.28 to 0.23, a drop of -17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #33,772 | -15.62% |
| Count | 764 | 674 | -11.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nute
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nute, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting trends from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 78.27% to 77.60%. There was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds, indicating that these groups did not significantly hold the surname Nute. The percentage identifying as Black also slightly decreased from 17.15% to 16.77%. On the other hand, there was an increase in the proportion of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, going up from 1.83% to 3.26%. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, with a minor decrease from 1.57% to 1.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.27% | 77.6% | -0.86% |
| Black | 17.15% | 16.77% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.26% | 78.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.48% | -5.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |