Explore the Family Name Nun
The meaning of Nun
1. English: variant of Nunn. 2. Cambodian: written នួន, same as Nuon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Nun' showed a noticeable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 74,398 to 67,747, marking an 8.94% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by 20.25%, from 242 to 291 individuals. This has resulted in a slight increase in the proportion per 100k population, from 0.09 to 0.1, reflecting an 11.11% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #67,747 | 8.94% |
| Count | 242 | 291 | 20.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nun
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Nun', data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White, whereas those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase. In 2000, 16.94% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping slightly to 16.84% in 2010. The percentage of white individuals dropped marginally from 66.12% to 65.64%. However, the proportion of Hispanics rose substantially, from 6.2% to 8.59%, representing a change of 38.55%. The percentages for Black individuals also decreased from 8.26% to 7.9%. It's important to note that data for those identifying with two or more races and American Indian/Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.12% | 65.64% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.94% | 16.84% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 8.59% | 38.55% |
| Black | 8.26% | 7.9% | -4.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |