Explore the Family Name Cunnane
The meaning of Cunnane
Irish (Mayo and Sligo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuineáin (see Queenan). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Liam.
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How common is the last name Cunnane in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Cunnane' has seen a slight decline in rank over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,793 but dropped to 43,206 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.38%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 490 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.04%. The proportion of people with the surname Cunnane per 100,000 also decreased by 5.56%, going from 0.18 to 0.17 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #43,206 | -3.38% |
| Count | 490 | 500 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cunnane
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Cunnane' identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.37% identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly to 96% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 3% of the Cunnanes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 96% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |