Explore the Family Name Nunan
The meaning of Nunan
Irish (Cork): variant of Noonan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Seamus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nunan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nunan saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nunan held the rank of 39,176 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had improved to rank 37,180, marking a 5.09% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 529 people to 600, a notable 13.42% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of Nunans per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #37,180 | 5.09% |
| Count | 529 | 600 | 13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nunan
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts within the Nunan population between 2000 and 2010. While the vast majority (94%) identified as white in 2010, this was down slightly from over 96% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly, from 2.27% to 1.33%. Meanwhile, there were new reports of Nunans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as two or more races, though these groups each constituted less than 2% of the total. There were no reported changes in the numbers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 94% | -2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 1.33% | -41.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |