Explore the Family Name Nybo
The meaning of Nybo
Scandinavian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads named with ny ‘new’ + bo ‘home’, or an ornamental name with the same origin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Nybo in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nybo has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,965th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 53,538th position, indicating a rank change of -7.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 394 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.03%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 13.33% during the same period, moving from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #53,538 | -7.15% |
| Count | 394 | 386 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nybo
On the topic of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Nybo surname is primarily associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, this association was at 97.72%, which marginally dropped to 95.60% by 2010. The decade also marked the emergence of some diversity, with the introduction of Hispanic ethnicity at 2.59%, and those identifying with two or more races at 1.3%. There were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 95.6% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |