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

Nabb, 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 Nabb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nabb in America

Nabb is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nabb surname appeared 421 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 Nabb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nabb 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 Nabb

The surname Nabb is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cnaepp," which means "top" or "summit," possibly referring to someone who lived on or near a hilltop.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nabb surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled "Cnabba." This suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, records show a Simon de Nabb residing in Yorkshire, England. The "de" prefix indicates that he was likely associated with a specific place or region.

During the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Nabbe," "Nab," and "Nabbe," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era.

One notable figure bearing the Nabb surname was John Nabb (1615-1695), an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another historical figure was Benjamin Nabb (1760-1834), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was promoted to the rank of Admiral.

In the 19th century, James Nabb (1805-1874) was a prominent English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the Midlands region.

The Nabb surname was also found in Scotland, where records show a William Nabb (1820-1892) who was a successful merchant and landowner in Dumfriesshire.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Nabb surname in America was John Nabb (1745-1829), who served as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

These examples illustrate the widespread distribution and historical significance of the Nabb surname, which has roots dating back to medieval England and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nabb

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

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

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