Explore the Family Name Nungesser
The meaning of Nungesser
German: 1. habitational name for someone from a street named Nonnengasse ‘nuns’ lane’. 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Nunkas in Upper Palatinate (Bavaria).
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How common is the last name Nungesser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Nungesser surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 39,304 and fell to 42,163 by 2010, showing a change of -7.27%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 527 to 515 during the same period, marking a decline of 2.28%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 15% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #42,163 | -7.27% |
| Count | 527 | 515 | -2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nungesser
In terms of ethnicity, Nungesser is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.91% of the bearers of the surname identified as White. This number slightly dropped to 96.31% in 2010, marking a change of -1.63%. Although there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage recorded under this surname in either year, the Hispanic representation increased to 1.94% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 data with a share of 0.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 96.31% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |