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

Nanna, 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 Nanna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nanna in America

Nanna is the 41303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nanna surname appeared 527 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 Nanna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nanna 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 Nanna

The surname NANNA is believed to have originated in Italy, particularly in the southern regions. It is derived from the Italian word "nonna," which means "grandmother." The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the mid-15th century in various villages and towns across southern Italy.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname NANNA can be found in a historical record from the town of Amalfi, dating back to the year 1467. This record mentions a certain Giovanni NANNA, who was a local landowner and prominent figure in the community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname NANNA began to spread to other parts of Italy, as families migrated and settled in different regions. In the northern city of Milan, historical records from the late 16th century mention a notable figure named Cesare NANNA, who was a respected scholar and author of several works on philosophy and literature.

In the 18th century, the surname NANNA gained further recognition when a prominent artist named Antonio NANNA emerged from the city of Naples. Antonio NANNA (1703-1782) was a renowned painter who specialized in religious and historical scenes, and his works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname NANNA was Giuseppe NANNA (1824-1901), a politician and lawyer from the town of Bari in southern Italy. Giuseppe NANNA served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

In the early 20th century, the NANNA surname gained international recognition through the accomplishments of the Italian-American artist Antonio NANNA (1885-1967). Born in Naples, Antonio NANNA immigrated to the United States and became a celebrated painter and sculptor, known for his depictions of everyday life and Italian-American culture.

Throughout its history, the surname NANNA has been associated with various place names and locations across Italy. For example, the town of Nanni in the province of Lecce was once known as "Nanna" in ancient times, and it is possible that the surname may have derived from this place name as well.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nanna

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

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 Nanna 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 Nanna 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 Nanna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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