Explore the Family Name Vuncannon
The meaning of Vuncannon
Probably an altered form of Irish Concannon. This surname is found predominantly in NC. Compare Voncannon, Fincannon.
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How common is the last name Vuncannon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vuncannon has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname moved up from 48,963rd place in 2000 to 47,521st place in 2010, marking a 2.95% change. In terms of the count, there was a 10.4% increase from 404 individuals carrying the Vuncannon surname in 2000 to 446 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #47,521 | 2.95% |
| Count | 404 | 446 | 10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vuncannon
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Vuncannon surname identify as White, with an increase from 93.07% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. The number of those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped by 43.43%, from 1.98% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. There's also a decrease in the Hispanic demographic within this group, falling from 3.96% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. No individuals with the Vuncannon surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 95.74% | 2.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 2.24% | -43.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.12% | -43.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |