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

Nunna, 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 Nunna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nunna in America

Nunna is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nunna surname appeared 162 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 Nunna.

The history of the last name Nunna

The surname NUNNA has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "nuna," which means "salt" or "saline."

During the medieval period, the name was commonly found in regions of present-day India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It was often associated with communities involved in the production or trade of salt, a valuable commodity at the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NUNNA appears in the Chaulukya inscriptions from the 11th century CE, which mention a salt merchant named Nunna Deva from the city of Anahilwada (modern-day Patan, Gujarat).

In the 13th century, the Kannada literary work "Pampa Ramayana" refers to a character named Nunna, who was a salt trader. This suggests that the name had already gained prominence in the region during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname NUNNA. One such person was Nunna Bhaskara Rao (1809-1892), a prominent Telugu scholar and poet from the erstwhile Madras Presidency (present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana).

Another noteworthy figure was Nunna Ramachandra Rao (1857-1920), an Indian independence activist and social reformer from Andhra Pradesh, who played a significant role in the struggle against British rule.

In the field of literature, Nunna Venkataramayya (1868-1935) was a renowned Telugu writer and playwright, known for his contributions to the development of modern Telugu drama.

The surname NUNNA has also been associated with places and regions where salt production or trade was prevalent. For instance, the town of Nunna in the Vijayawada district of Andhra Pradesh is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself.

Furthermore, the village of Nunna Gudur in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh is said to have been named after a salt merchant named Nunna, who established a settlement in the area during the medieval period.

While the surname NUNNA has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insights into the rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nunna

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

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 Nunna 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.

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

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