Explore the Family Name Nylin
The meaning of Nylin
Swedish: ornamental or habitational name, with the same first element as Nylen, + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Newlin.
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How common is the last name Nylin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Nylin" has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 63,450 to 65,782, a change of -3.68%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.38% over the decade, from 294 people in 2000 to 301 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by -9.09%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, it did so at a slower pace than the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #65,782 | -3.68% |
| Count | 294 | 301 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nylin
On the subject of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White ethnic identity associated with the Nylin surname, increasing from 95.24% in 2000 to 97.01% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black ethnicity tied to this surname during this period. A small percentage (1.99% in 2010, down from 2.38% in 2000) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data does not record any individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 97.01% | 1.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.38% | 1.99% | -16.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |