Explore the Family Name Nyquist
The meaning of Nyquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ny ‘new’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Compare Newquist. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alvar, Anders, Hjalmer, Walfrid.
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How common is the last name Nyquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nyquist has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. Ranked 15,395th in 2000, it dropped to 16,707th in 2010, a decrease of 8.52%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 1,749 in 2000 to 1,713 in 2010, reflecting a slight decline of 2.06%. This resulted in a reduction in the proportion per 100k people from 0.65 to 0.58, indicating a 10.77% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,395 | #16,707 | -8.52% |
| Count | 1,749 | 1,713 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.58 | -10.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nyquist
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of people with the Nyquist surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly tripled, increasing by 191.18%, while those identifying as two or more ethnicities saw a rise of 37.12%. Those who identified as White made up the majority, although there was a slight decrease of 1.9% over the decade. The Hispanic demographic showed an increase of 44.16%. There were no instances of the surname among those who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.57% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.22% | 44.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.81% | 37.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.99% | 191.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |