Explore the Family Name Naylon
The meaning of Naylon
Irish: variant of Nealon, from Ó Nialláin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Naylon in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Naylon has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 70,273 in popularity and by 2010 it had moved up to rank 68,949, showing a growth rate of 1.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 260 people in 2000 to 285 in 2010, marking an approximate growth of 9.62%. However, the proportion of Naylons per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #68,949 | 1.88% |
| Count | 260 | 285 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naylon
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Naylon was predominantly White both in 2000 and 2010, according to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 87.31% of Naylons identified as White and the percentage slightly increased to 88.42% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group was Black, representing 7.31% of Naylons in 2000 and decreasing to 6.67% in 2010. Individuals reporting two or more races increased from 1.92% to 3.16%. The Hispanic representation dropped from 1.92% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no reported Naylons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.31% | 88.42% | 1.27% |
| Black | 7.31% | 6.67% | -8.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 3.16% | 64.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |