Nunnally
A surname most likely derived from a place-name or older family name rather than a common occupation or nickname.
The #8,168 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 76,083 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Nunnally is an English-language surname, but its exact origin is not firmly established from the available historical sources. It is probably a variant of an older surname built from a place-name, personal name, or an altered form of another English family name. The ending -ally suggests later spelling change, and the name may have been shaped by regional pronunciation over time.
History
The surname is best known in English-speaking countries, especially the United States, where it is relatively uncommon. Like many surnames that survive in altered spellings, it may reflect a family branch that standardized a local or phonetic form of an older name. Because no direct dictionary excerpt was available, its early history should be treated cautiously.
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Fun fact
US census data shows Nunnally is uncommon but established, with just over 4,000 bearers in 2010.