Explore the Family Name Hunnings
The meaning of Hunnings
English (Northern London): from Old English Hun(n)ing, a patronymic meaning ‘son of Hun(n)a’ (see Hunn). The final -s appears to be a post-medieval addition.
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How common is the last name Hunnings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hunnings has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 102,173 in popularity, but by 2010, it had increased to a rank of 89,403 - an impressive climb of 12.5%. The count of individuals with the Hunnings surname also grew, from 163 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, marking a 26.99% increase. This surge is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.06 to 0.07, an increase of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #89,403 | 12.5% |
| Count | 163 | 207 | 26.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunnings
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hunnings has also diversified over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While in 2000, 95.09% of those with the surname identified as White, this figure dropped to 89.37% by 2010. There was no representation reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in 2000. However, by 2010, there were changes observed; 4.35% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.9% reported having two or more ethnic identities. No change was reported for the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 89.37% | -6.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |