Explore the Family Name Nandin
The meaning of Nandin
Galician (Nandín): habitational name from a place called Nandín in Pontevedra province, from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on the element nanths ‘daring, brave’ (see Ferdinand).
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How common is the last name Nandin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nandin has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201 but it moved up to 57,234 in 2010, a change of 17.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase, going from 265 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, marking a growth of 34.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Nandin grew by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #57,234 | 17.29% |
| Count | 265 | 356 | 34.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nandin
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Nandin identify as Hispanic, accounting for 93.54% in 2010, down slightly from 93.58% in 2000. Those identifying as White made up 4.78% in 2010, a decline of 15.55% from 2000. Interestingly, there was a new representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010, accounting for 1.4%, which was not present in 2000. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not have any representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.58% | 93.54% | -0.04% |
| White | 5.66% | 4.78% | -15.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |