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

Nache, 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 Nache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nache in America

Nache is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nache surname appeared 101 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 Nache.

The history of the last name Nache

The surname NACHE originated in France during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "nasche," which referred to a type of small fish or bait used for fishing. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone involved in the fishing trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NACHE surname can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a 13th-century manuscript detailing various professions in Paris. In this document, a certain "Jehan Nache" is listed as a fishmonger. This provides evidence of the name's connection to the fishing industry during that time.

The NACHE name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where fishing was a significant economic activity. It is possible that the name may have originated in one of the coastal towns or villages in these areas before spreading to other parts of France.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various records from the city of Rouen, Normandy. For example, a "Guillaume Nache" is mentioned as a resident in a tax register from 1387. This suggests that the NACHE family had established themselves in the region by that time.

One notable bearer of the NACHE surname was Jacques Nache (c. 1510-1572), a French Protestant theologian and author from Normandy. He wrote several works on religious subjects and was involved in the Protestant Reformation movement in France.

Another historical figure with this surname was Pierre Nache (c. 1630-1699), a French painter and engraver from Paris. He is known for his portraits and religious works, some of which can be found in churches and museums across France.

In the 18th century, a certain Jean-Baptiste Nache (1742-1805) gained prominence as a French composer and musician. He served as the court composer for Louis XVI and contributed to the development of French opera during his lifetime.

Moving to the 19th century, there was a French novelist and playwright named Étienne Nache (1822-1891). He wrote several popular works of fiction and plays that were performed in theaters across Paris and other parts of France.

Finally, in the early 20th century, a French artist named Marcel Nache (1887-1976) gained recognition for his Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. He was particularly known for his landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nache

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

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

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