Explore the Family Name Nylander
How common is the last name Nylander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nylander saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it moved from the 25,695th most popular name in 2000 to the 26,086th in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 1.52%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this last name increased by 4.22%, from 901 to 939 people within that decade. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 3.03%, indicating that while the number of Nylanders grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,695 | #26,086 | -1.52% |
| Count | 901 | 939 | 4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nylander
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some significant shifts. The percentage of Nylanders identifying as white decreased by 3.10%, from 90.34% in 2000 to 87.54% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or African American saw an increase of 43.84%, moving from 5.11% to 7.35%. The Hispanic portion of Nylanders also experienced a substantial growth of 74.60%, going from 1.89% to 3.30%. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities decreased by 34.27%, from 1.78% to 1.17%. The statistics for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00%, suggesting either no representation or suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.34% | 87.54% | -3.1% |
| Black | 5.11% | 7.35% | 43.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.3% | 74.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.17% | -34.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |