2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Nablo
A surname derived from an English place name of uncertain origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Nablo. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nablo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Nablo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nablo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nablo
The surname NABLO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "naballum," which referred to a type of small drum or tambourine. This suggests that the name may have been occupational in origin, referring to someone who played such an instrument or was a musician.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NABLO can be found in a document from the city of Bologna, dated to the 13th century. This document mentions a man named Petrus NABLO, who was a member of a local guild of musicians and entertainers.
In the 14th century, there are records of a family called NABLO living in the town of Montefiascone, near Rome. This family was involved in the wine trade and owned several vineyards in the region. One notable member was Francesco NABLO (1312-1379), who served as a magistrate and was known for his efforts to improve the quality of the local wines.
During the Renaissance, the NABLO name appeared in various parts of Italy, including Florence and Venice. In Florence, there was a prominent artist named Giulio NABLO (1480-1552) who was skilled in painting and fresco work. Some of his frescoes can still be seen in churches and palaces around the city.
In the 17th century, a man named Giovanni NABLO (1621-1694) gained fame as a composer and musician in Naples. He wrote several operas and was employed by the Royal Court of Naples as a court musician.
Another notable figure with the NABLO surname was Luca NABLO (1768-1841), who was a scholar and linguist from the city of Genoa. He was fluent in multiple languages and published several works on grammar and philology.
While the NABLO name originated in Italy, over time it spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. However, the earliest records and most significant historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its Italian roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nablo
Among Census respondents with the surname Nablo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Nablo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Nablo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 108
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.5% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nablo
Nablo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,468 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+19 bearers (+18.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 17,663 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,468 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.8%) | Up 17,663 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Nablo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #142,049 | 11.1% |
| Count | 101 | 120 | 18.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nablo bearers went from 101 to 120 (+18.8% change). The surname moved up 17,663 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #142,049.
FAQ
Nablo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nablo?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Nablo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Nablo?
Nablo ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Nablo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Nablo.
Has Nablo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nablo went from 101 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 19 (+18.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Nablo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nablo, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nablo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nablo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Nablo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Nablo mean?
A surname derived from an English place name of uncertain origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Nablo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Nablo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.