Explore the Family Name Nyhan
The meaning of Nyhan
Irish (Cork): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Niatháin ‘descendant of Niathán’, a diminutive of Niath ‘warrior’ (a later spelling of Nia(dh); compare Nee). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal.
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How common is the last name Nyhan in the United States?
The surname Nyhan displayed moderate popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 72,022nd most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 73,005th position, marking a decrease of 1.36 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Nyhan surname increased from 252 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.56 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #73,005 | -1.36% |
| Count | 252 | 266 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nyhan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Nyhan surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 94.05 percent and 94.74 percent respectively. There was a noticeable appearance of Hispanic identity within the Nyhan surname holders in 2010, accounting for 1.88 percent of the total, which was not present in the 2000 census. Other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or their data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 94.74% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |