Explore the Family Name Nann
The meaning of Nann
1. South German: probably from an old nursery name. Compare Dutch Nanninga. 2. North German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name, formed with the element nanth ‘courage’. Compare Nannen. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann.
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How common is the last name Nann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nann has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the last name was ranked at 61,713 but dropped to 66,553 in 2010, a decline of 7.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 304 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, representing a reduction of 2.3%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.11 to 0.1, an overall decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #66,553 | -7.84% |
| Count | 304 | 297 | -2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nann, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 11.18% in 2000 to 12.46% in 2010, showing an increase of 11.45%. Those who identified with two or more races in 2000 were not present in the 2010 data. The proportion of those identifying as White saw a small increase from 79.61% to 80.47%, a rise of 1.08%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic category, which showed no presence in 2000, emerged at 2.02% in 2010. The Black population within this surname saw a decrease from 5.59% to 4.38%, a drop of 21.65%. The categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.61% | 80.47% | 1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.18% | 12.46% | 11.45% |
| Black | 5.59% | 4.38% | -21.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |