Explore the Family Name Nungaray
The meaning of Nungaray
Hispanic (Mexico): variant of Mungaray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nungaray in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nungaray has seen a significant increase between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,986 and by 2010, its rank had climbed to 21,648, marking a 9.75% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 22.61% during the same period, from 982 to 1,204. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 13.89%, from 0.36 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,986 | #21,648 | 9.75% |
| Count | 982 | 1,204 | 22.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.41 | 13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nungaray
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nungaray, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic, accounting for 97.66% in year 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.01% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010. The White ethnicity, however, saw a substantial increase from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.66% | 97.01% | -0.67% |
| White | 1.73% | 2.74% | 58.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |