Explore the Family Name Gnall
The meaning of Gnall
Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak or Rusyn (from Slovakia) Gnaľ: unexplained. The surname Gnaľ is very rare in Slovakia.
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How common is the last name Gnall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gnall has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gnall was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 69,996th rank, marking a 4.3% decrease in popularity. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Gnall surname marginally increased from 275 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, an increase of 1.82%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Gnall surname per 100,000 population decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #69,996 | -4.3% |
| Count | 275 | 280 | 1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gnall
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gnall, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.09% in 2000 and 96.07% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.05%. The presence of the Gnall surname among Hispanics saw a rise from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010, an increase of 17.58%. The data showed no presence of the Gnall surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.07% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.14% | 17.58% |
| 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% |