Explore the Family Name Nalls
The meaning of Nalls
Altered form of English (and perhaps also Irish) Nall, with the addition of excrescent -s. Some characteristic forenames: Amaziah, Caloosa, Iretha, Lubirta, Radious, Redious, Terrika, Ulyeses.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nalls in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nalls has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name Nalls improved from 12982 in 2000 to 11818 in 2010, a rise of 8.97%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 22.31%, from 2165 to 2648 during the same period. This growth also resulted in an increase in the proportion per 100k people, which went up by 12.5%, from 0.8 to 0.9.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,982 | #11,818 | 8.97% |
| Count | 2,165 | 2,648 | 22.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.9 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nalls
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nalls also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as per Decennial U.S. Census information. Notably, there was a steep increase of 157.14% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category and a significant jump of 98.97% among those identifying as Hispanic. The "Two or more races" category saw a rise of 44.44%. Meanwhile, those identified as White showed a minimal decrease of 0.59%, and the percentage of Black individuals decreased slightly by 3.25%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a reduction of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.88% | 56% | -3.25% |
| White | 38.98% | 38.75% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.34% | 44.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.93% | 98.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.72% | 157.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.26% | -7.14% |