Explore the Family Name Nanninga
The meaning of Nanninga
East Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen), and also North Frisian and West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Nanne (see Nannen). It is formed with the Frisian patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a. This surname is rare in North Frisia (Germany) and in West Frisia (i.e. in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands).
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How common is the last name Nanninga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nanninga has seen a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nanninga ranked 47,389 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 49,723, marking a decrease of approximately 4.93%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 421 to 422 during the same period. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #49,723 | -4.93% |
| Count | 421 | 422 | 0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nanninga
The ethnicity associated with the surname Nanninga also saw some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Nanninga surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 0.72% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by approximately 32.87%, from 1.43% to 1.9%. The data for 2010 recorded an appearance of Hispanic identity among the Nanninga surname bearers, at 1.18%, which was not previously present in the 2000 data. During these years, there were no individuals with the Nanninga surname that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.45% | -0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.9% | 32.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |