Explore the Family Name Nand

The meaning of Nand

Indian (Kashmir): Brahmin name, from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘joyful’.

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How common is the last name Nand in the United States?

The surname Nand has seen an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it occupied the 45,149th rank in terms of the most common surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had jumped to the 35,812th spot, a change of 20.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 447 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 40.27%. Further, the proportion per 100,000 people for this surname increased from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, indicating a rise of 23.53%.

20002010Change
Rank#45,149#35,81220.68%
Count44762740.27%
Proportion per 100k0.170.2123.53%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nand

Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nand, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, 61.74% of Nands identified as such, and this figure rose to 69.06% by 2010, signifying a change of 11.86%. The next largest group identifies with two or more races, though this decreased from 25.50% in 2000 to 21.53% in 2010. Those identifying as White also declined over this decade from 10.51% to 6.22%. A small percentage of Nands identify as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. There was no data recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander61.74%69.06%11.86%
Two or More Races25.5%21.53%-15.57%
White10.51%6.22%-40.82%
Hispanic2.01%2.07%2.99%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%