Explore the Family Name Nannen
The meaning of Nannen
East Frisian, North German, Dutch, and West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Nanne, in origin probably a nursery term, but in the Middle Ages also taken as a short form of various ancient Germanic compound names containing the element nanth ‘courage’, such as Gernand, Signand, or Wignand. This surname is very rare in West Frisia (i.e. in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands).
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How common is the last name Nannen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nannen saw a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 81,700 while in 2010 it slightly increased to 81,458. This slight rise in rank corresponds to a count increase from 215 to 232 people with the Nannen surname during the same period, indicating a growth rate of approximately 7.91%. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained consistent at 0.08 indicating that despite the minor increase in numbers, the surname's overall prevalence within the population was relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #81,458 | 0.3% |
| Count | 215 | 232 | 7.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nannen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Nannen surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. Between 2000 and 2010 there was a small decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White, moving from 99.53% to 96.98%. No individuals with the Nannen surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Moreover, no reports were made of individuals identifying with two or more races during this decade. A negligible percentage identified as Black by 2010, but this category was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.53% | 96.98% | -2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |