Explore the Family Name Nonn
The meaning of Nonn
1. North German: from a Frisian personal name recorded in the 15th century as Nonno and in the 16th as Nonne, possibly related to Nanne (see Nannen). 2. South German: short form of Nonnenmacher.
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How common is the last name Nonn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nonn has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, however, it dropped to the 81,181st position, marking a decrease of 17.7%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 266 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, showing a decline of 12.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #81,181 | -17.7% |
| Count | 266 | 233 | -12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nonn
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nonn, there was some notable change between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased their representation from 3.01% to 4.29%, a rise of 42.52%. White individuals remain the majority, slightly increasing their presence from 93.61% to 93.99%. The percentage of those identifying as Black dropped from 2.26% to zero in the same period. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or as American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 93.99% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.01% | 4.29% | 42.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |