Explore the Family Name Nunnelly
The meaning of Nunnelly
Irish: variant of Nunnally.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nunnelly in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nunnelly has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,124th most popular surname, while in 2010 it rose to rank 50,851—an improvement of 7.75%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased from 349 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 17.48%. The proportion of individuals with the last name Nunnelly per 100,000 population also saw a slight uptick, increasing by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #50,851 | 7.75% |
| Count | 349 | 410 | 17.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nunnelly
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Nunnelly surname is predominantly associated with White and Black ethnic identities. In 2000, 67.91% of Nunnellys were White, a figure which decreased slightly to 67.07% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Black Nunnellys increased from 24.93% in 2000 to 27.56% in 2010, showing a rise of 10.55%. There was also a presence of mixed race individuals among the Nunnelly population, although their proportion decreased by 27.96% over the decade. The Hispanic representation within the Nunnelly group also fell, dropping by 24.42%. The census reported no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers among those with the Nunnelly surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.91% | 67.07% | -1.24% |
| Black | 24.93% | 27.56% | 10.55% |
| Two or More Races | 3.72% | 2.68% | -27.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 1.95% | -24.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |