Explore the Family Name Nys
The meaning of Nys
French: from a shortened form of the personal name Denys, a variant of Denis (see Dennis). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Yves.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Nys' fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name decreased by approximately 3.05%, moving from position 67,725 in 2000 to 69,793 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by around 3.31%, totaling 281 people in 2010 up from 272 in 2000. The proportion of people with the surname 'Nys' per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #69,793 | -3.05% |
| Count | 272 | 281 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nys
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Nys' identify as White. In the year 2000, approximately 96.32% identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 95.37% in 2010. During these years, there were no recorded individuals with the surname 'Nys' who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.37% | -0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |