Explore the Family Name Naill
The meaning of Naill
1. English, Irish, and Scottish: variant of Nail 1 or Neill. 2. Americanized form of German Nagel. Compare Nail 2.
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How common is the last name Naill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Naill has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,524th in popularity and fell to 39,052nd by 2010, demonstrating a marginal decline of 1.37%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.44%, from 540 in 2000 to 564 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor reduction of 5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #39,052 | -1.37% |
| Count | 540 | 564 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naill
Turning our attention to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Naill surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.04% to 95.74% during this timeframe. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010 which represents a 36.15% growth. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010 with 1.95% of people reporting belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Naill surname reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.74% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.77% | 36.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |