Explore the Family Name Lunny
The meaning of Lunny
Irish: variant of Lunney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lunny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lunny saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 49,671 to 51,941, marking a change of -4.57%. The number of people with this surname increased marginally, from 397 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.76%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a drop of -6.67%, indicating that while the absolute count may have risen, it didn't keep pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #51,941 | -4.57% |
| Count | 397 | 400 | 0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lunny
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lunny identify as White, with percentages of 97.73% and 97.75% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. There was a negligible increase of 0.02% over this decade. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.51% to 1.25%, marking a drop of -17.22%. There were no significant changes for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all recording zero or suppressed (S) values for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 97.75% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.25% | -17.22% |
| 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% |