Explore the Family Name Nary
The meaning of Nary
Irish: variant of Neary, from Ó Náradhaigh. Compare McNary.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nary in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nary has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,963rd most popular, and by 2010 it dropped to 49,914th position, marking a decrease of 1.94%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Nary surname increased by 3.96%, from 404 in 2000 to 420 in 2010. However, this growth did not keep pace with overall population growth, as evidenced by the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #49,914 | -1.94% |
| Count | 404 | 420 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nary
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes among those with the Nary surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 32.32%, while the Hispanic representation also increased by 28.28%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 17.58%. The majority of individuals with the Nary surname identified as White, making up 88.61% in 2000 and slightly declining to 88.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black identification was reported as 2.97% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.61% | 88.1% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.81% | 28.28% |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 2.86% | -17.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 2.62% | 32.32% |
| Black | 2.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |