Explore the Family Name Dunnell
The meaning of Dunnell
English: variant of Dunwell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dunnell has become less popular in the last decade. In 2000, Dunnell was ranked 44,574th in terms of popularity and had a count of 454. However, by 2010, it slipped to 53,204th place with only 389 counts—a decrease of 14.32%. Its proportion per 100k also declined from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, marking a negative change of 23.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #53,204 | -19.36% |
| Count | 454 | 389 | -14.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunnell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dunnell has seen some interesting fluctuations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 62.78% to 59.38%, a decline of 5.42%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a significant increase, climbing from 30.84% to 34.70%, an upturn of 12.52%. The Hispanic ethnicity experienced a minor growth from 3.30% to 3.34%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Additionally, the category of two or more races which made up 1.32% in 2000, was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.78% | 59.38% | -5.42% |
| Black | 30.84% | 34.7% | 12.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.34% | 1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |