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

Naeger, 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 Naeger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naeger in America

Naeger is the 37391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naeger surname appeared 596 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 Naeger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naeger 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 Naeger

The surname NAEGER is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was initially recorded under various spellings such as Naegeler, Nägeler, and Nägeler.

The name NAEGER is derived from the German word "Nagel," which translates to "nail" or "spike." This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in trades or professions related to metalworking, carpentry, or blacksmithing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NAEGER can be found in the Prussian census records of the late 17th century. In 1683, a Johann Naegeler is mentioned as a resident of the town of Breslau, now known as Wrocław, Poland.

Historical records also indicate that a family bearing the name NAEGER settled in the town of Kleindöbra, near Leipzig, in the early 18th century. This branch of the NAEGER family produced several notable individuals, including Friedrich Wilhelm Naeger (1788-1846), a renowned Lutheran theologian and philosopher.

Another significant figure with the surname NAEGER was Wilhelm Naeger (1835-1901), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early internal combustion engines. His work paved the way for the later advancements in automobile technology.

In the realm of literature, the name NAEGER is associated with Johann Andreas Naeger (1775-1835), a German writer and educator who authored several popular children's books and educational materials during the early 19th century.

The NAEGER surname also has roots in the United States, where it was introduced by German immigrants in the 19th century. One notable American bearer of this name was Charles Naeger (1874-1949), a successful businessman and philanthropist from St. Louis, Missouri, who made significant contributions to the city's cultural and educational institutions.

While the name NAEGER may have evolved and dispersed over the centuries, its origins remain firmly rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, where it holds a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naeger

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

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

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