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

Nuckols, 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 Nuckols surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuckols in America

Nuckols is the 11783rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuckols surname appeared 2,659 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nuckols.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuckols 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 Nuckols

The surname Nuckols has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "nok" or "noce," which referred to a nook or a corner, and "halh," meaning a recess or a remote valley. Thus, the name Nuckols likely originated as a toponymic surname, indicating someone who lived in a secluded or remote area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Nokehalle," which suggests a connection to a place called Nook Hall or a similar location.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Nokehall," "Nokehal," and "Nukehale," indicating the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that time. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Nuckols, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. Records indicate that he participated in the Hundred Years' War against France and was granted lands in Warwickshire for his service.

Another historically significant figure was William Nuckols, born in 1587, who was among the early settlers in the Virginia Colony. He arrived in Jamestown in 1610 and played a crucial role in the establishment and development of the colony.

In the 17th century, the surname Nuckols appeared in various parish records and legal documents, such as the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, which recorded households and their tax liabilities based on the number of hearths or fireplaces.

During the 18th century, the name Nuckols was found in several counties across England, including Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable individual from this period was Robert Nuckols, born in 1723, who was a successful merchant and landowner in Warwickshire.

In the 19th century, the surname Nuckols spread beyond England, with individuals bearing this name migrating to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. One prominent figure was James Nuckols, born in 1811 in Virginia, who became a successful farmer and community leader in his local area.

Throughout its history, the surname Nuckols has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Nuckolls, Nuckles, and Nuckles, but the core meaning and origin have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuckols

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

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 Nuckols 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 Nuckols 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 Nuckols was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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