Explore the Family Name Nykamp
The meaning of Nykamp
Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Nijkamp (see Niekamp). This form of the surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
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How common is the last name Nykamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nykamp saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nykamp was ranked 51,024th in terms of popularity, with a total count of approximately 384 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, its rank improved to 48,800, representing a change of 4.36%. The total count of individuals with the Nykamp surname also increased by 12.5% during this period, from 384 to 432. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 slightly increased by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #48,800 | 4.36% |
| Count | 384 | 432 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nykamp
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnicity associated with the surname Nykamp is primarily White, accounting for 97.92% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.15% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity carrying the surname either in 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small percentage (1.56%) of individuals identifying as Two or more races in 2000, but this decreased to 1.16% in 2010, marking a change of -25.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 98.15% | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.16% | -25.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |