Find out how popular the last name Gnall is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gnall.

Gnall, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gnall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gnall in America

Gnall is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gnall surname appeared 280 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gnall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gnall to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gnall

The surname GNALL is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a now-lost place name in England. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various forms such as Gnalle, Gnall, and Gnalle.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the surname GNALL can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a certain John de Gnalle is listed. This historical record suggests that the name was likely associated with a specific location or settlement in that region.

In the 14th century, the surname GNALL appeared in several tax records and legal documents, further solidifying its presence in England. For instance, the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1348 mention a Robert de Gnall, while the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1377 list a William Gnall.

By the 15th century, the surname had spread to other parts of England, as evidenced by entries in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1428, which record a Thomas Gnall. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1445 mention a John Gnall.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname GNALL was Richard Gnall, a merchant and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1487, where he is listed as owning substantial property in Yorkshire.

Another prominent figure was William Gnall, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was educated at Oxford University and later became a canon of Salisbury Cathedral. Several of his works, including treatises on religious topics, were published during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the surname GNALL appeared in various parish records across England, indicating its widespread distribution. One notable bearer was John Gnall, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who lived from 1625 to 1691.

As the centuries progressed, the surname GNALL continued to be found in historical records, although its origins and exact meaning remained somewhat obscure. Nevertheless, it remained a part of England's rich tapestry of surnames, reflecting the country's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gnall

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gnall.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gnall was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gnall has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gnall was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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