Explore the Family Name Nunally
The meaning of Nunally
Variant of Nunnally.
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How common is the last name Nunally in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Nunally" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 72,466th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 67,126th position - an increase of 7.37%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period from 250 to 294, representing a growth rate of 17.6%. As a result, the proportion of people with the Nunally surname per 100,000 individuals also rose by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #67,126 | 7.37% |
| Count | 250 | 294 | 17.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nunally
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Nunally surname identified as Black or White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly by 6.30%, reaching 42.52%. However, those identifying as Black decreased marginally by 3.71% to 52.38%. During the same period, there was a small but noticeable emergence of individuals who identified as Hispanic (1.70%), while the representation of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero. Those reporting two or more races declined slightly by 4.38% to 3.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.4% | 52.38% | -3.71% |
| White | 40% | 42.52% | 6.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 3.06% | -4.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |