Explore the Family Name Nunnelley
The meaning of Nunnelley
Irish: variant of Nunnally.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nunnelley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nunnelley experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,986th and slipped to 41,234th by 2010, a change of -8.55%. The count of individuals bearing the Nunnelley surname also decreased during these years, with 549 people in 2000 compared to 528 in 2010, marking a -3.83% change. The proportion of people named Nunnelley per 100,000 population fell from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of -10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #41,234 | -8.55% |
| Count | 549 | 528 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nunnelley
The Decennial U.S. Census data paints a detailed picture of the surname Nunnelley's ethnic identity in 2000 and 2010. The majority of Nunnelleys identified as White, accounting for 96.54% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 95.83% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Nunnelleys fell from 1.09% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic Nunnelleys, rising from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of people with this surname who identify with two or more races increased from zero in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. No Nunnelleys identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.83% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.52% | 67.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 0.95% | -12.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |