Explore the Family Name Nunno
The meaning of Nunno
Italian (southern): nickname from Sicilian nunnu ‘charming, agreeable’, or in Salento from nunnu ‘god father’, also used as a term of address for a stranger. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Angelo, Biagio, Rocco, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Nunno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nunno seems to have experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 81,100 in popularity and had a count of 217. By 2010, the rank fell to 87,335 with a count of 213 marking a change of -7.69 in rank and -1.84 in count respectively. Its proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 12.5 percent from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #87,335 | -7.69% |
| Count | 217 | 213 | -1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nunno
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nunno, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, which accounted for 93.55 percent in 2000 and slightly increased to 93.90 percent in 2010. A small percentage of the surname Nunno identified as Two or more races, showing a minimal increase from 2.30 percent in 2000 to 2.35 percent in 2010. Representation of Hispanic ethnicity also saw an increase, though small, from 2.30 percent in 2000 to 2.82 percent in 2010. However, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 93.9% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.82% | 22.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 2.35% | 2.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |