Explore the Family Name Nunoz
The meaning of Nunoz
Hispanic (Nuñoz): altered form of Spanish Muñoz (see Munoz).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nunoz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nunoz has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nunoz ranked 68,569th in terms of popularity and increased to the 59,017th spot by 2010, representing a change of 13.93%. The total count of individuals with the surname Nunoz also jumped from 268 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, a growth rate of 27.99%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people bearing this surname grew by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #59,017 | 13.93% |
| Count | 268 | 343 | 27.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nunoz
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Nunoz identify as Hispanic. This group made up 92.54% of all Nunoz's in 2000, slightly decreasing to 90.67% in 2010. There was an increase in the white population with this surname, growing from 4.48% in 2000 to 7% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Nunoz surname decreased to zero by 2010, from 1.87% in 2000. For those identifying as two or more races, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native, the percentage remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.54% | 90.67% | -2.02% |
| White | 4.48% | 7% | 56.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |