Explore the Family Name Nunns
The meaning of Nunns
English (Yorkshire): topographic name or occupational name denoting someone who lived or worked at a nunnery, from Middle English nonnes ‘(at the) nuns’ (place)’. It is also found as a variant of the medieval nickname nun (see Nunn), with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Nunns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nunns has seen a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. It rose from rank 91,801 to rank 91,221, indicating its growing popularity. The number of people with this name also increased by 8.6 percent, from 186 individuals in 2000 to 202 in 2010. However, there was no change in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, remaining stable at 0.07 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #91,221 | 0.63% |
| Count | 186 | 202 | 8.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nunns
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Nunns surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.62 percent of Nunns identified as white, and this figure slightly decreased to 94.06 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Nunns identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase, rising from 4.84 percent in 2000 to 4.95 percent in 2010. There were no reported instances of Nunns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 94.06% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 4.84% | 4.95% | 2.27% |
| 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% |