Explore the Family Name Nycum
The meaning of Nycum
Altered form of German Niekum or Neukam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nycum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nycum has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked as the 53,782nd most popular surname in the year 2000, it fell to the 62,531st spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.27%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 360 to 320 during this time period, reflecting an 11.11% reduction. Likewise, the proportion of Nycum per 100k people dropped by 15.38%, moving from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #62,531 | -16.27% |
| Count | 360 | 320 | -11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nycum
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 among those with the Nycum surname. In 2000, 94.44% identified as White, which increased to 96.56% in 2010. There was a notable addition of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity, registering at 1.88% in 2010, whereas there were none recorded in the previous census. Notably, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both dropped to zero in 2010, having been 1.94% and 1.39% respectively in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 96.56% | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |