Find out how popular the last name Niklas is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Niklas.

Niklas, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Niklas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niklas in America

Niklas is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niklas surname appeared 318 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Niklas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niklas to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Niklas

The surname Niklas originates from Sweden, and its roots can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Norse name Nikolas, which itself comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people." The name was likely introduced to Sweden by Greek traders and merchants who visited the region during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Niklas can be found in the Swedish Census Records of 1642, which list a family by the name of Niklas living in the town of Gävle. It is possible that the name had been in use in Sweden for several decades, or even centuries, prior to this record.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Niklas was Johan Niklas (1633-1701), a Swedish military officer who served in the Swedish-Polish War and the Great Northern War. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the surname Niklas was Carl Niklas (1787-1858), a Swedish botanist and horticulturist. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of Nordic flora and for his work in establishing several botanical gardens in Sweden.

In the 19th century, the surname Niklas was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Erik Niklas (1819-1893), a Swedish artist known for his landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Scandinavian countryside.

The name Niklas has also appeared in various historical records from other parts of Europe, such as the German city of Niklasdorf, which was named after a local nobleman named Niklas in the 14th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Niklas has undergone various spelling variations, including Niklasson, Niklason, and Niklasen, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of language over time.

While the surname Niklas is relatively uncommon outside of Scandinavia, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Sweden, serving as a testament to the rich heritage and diverse influences that have shaped the country's identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niklas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Niklas.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Niklas was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Niklas has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Niklas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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