Explore the Family Name Nanni
The meaning of Nanni
Italian (mainly central and northeastern): from a pet form of the personal name Giovanni. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Leopoldo, Enrico, Mario, Giulio, Liborio, Tito, Aldo, Alesio, Alfredo, Amerigo, Antonio, Bernardino, Dario, Edmondo, Elio, Enzo, Giovanni, Luciano.
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How common is the last name Nanni in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Nanni" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. During this time, its rank fell from 24,146 to 26,229, marking an 8.63% drop. The total count of individuals bearing this name also diminished by 4.31%, going from 974 to 932. Moreover, the proportion per 100k population has decreased by 11.11%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,146 | #26,229 | -8.63% |
| Count | 974 | 932 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nanni
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Nanni". While the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 94.66% in 2000 to 92.49% in 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 3.18% to 5.04%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased marginally from 0.72% to 0.75%. Additionally, there was a noticeable rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, their proportion rising from 1.23% to 1.61%. The categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years (indicating that these groups were either absent or their data was suppressed for privacy).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 92.49% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 5.04% | 58.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.61% | 30.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.75% | 4.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |