Explore the Family Name Nutty
The meaning of Nutty
English: nickname from Middle English notti, nutti ‘nutty, nut-colored’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nutty in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nutty has seen a decline in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,938th most popular name and had 236 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 88,336 and the count decreased to 210 individuals. This represents a change of -16.33 in rank and -11.02 in count. The proportion per 100k individuals also declined by -22.22, underscoring the decreasing prevalence of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #88,336 | -16.33% |
| Count | 236 | 210 | -11.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nutty
As for ethnic identity associated with the surname Nutty, it appears to be predominantly linked to White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of White individuals bearing the surname increased from 95.34% to 97.14%, reflecting a growth of 1.89%. There was a presence of Black ethnicity under this surname in 2000 at 2.12%, but this figure was not present in the 2010 data. Ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 97.14% | 1.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |