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

Nag, 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 Nag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nag in America

Nag is the 51941st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nag surname appeared 400 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 Nag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nag 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 Nag

The surname NAG originated in the northern regions of Germany, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "nagel," meaning "nail" or "spike," which may have been a nickname given to a blacksmith or someone involved in metalworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae," a collection of medieval documents from the region, dating back to the 12th century. The name is mentioned in a document from 1186, referring to a certain "Conradus Nagel" from the town of Halberstadt.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in the "Urkundenbuch der Stadt Quedlinburg," a collection of records from the city of Quedlinburg, where a "Johannes Nagel" is mentioned in a document from 1247.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname NAG, as it was primarily focused on the English population at the time.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname NAG was Hans Nag, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 15th century. His woodcuts and engravings were widely renowned and can be found in various collections across Europe.

In the 16th century, Johannes Nag, a German theologian and reformer, played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1510 and worked alongside Martin Luther, translating and disseminating religious texts.

During the 17th century, Philipp Nag, a German mathematician and astronomer, made notable contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was born in 1619 and is known for his works on planetary motion and the calculation of eclipses.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Nag, a German composer and conductor, gained recognition for his operas and orchestral works. He was born in 1829 and his compositions were performed in various theaters across Germany.

Another notable figure with the surname NAG was Karl Nag, a German philosopher and writer who lived in the early 20th century. He was born in 1888 and wrote extensively on ethics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of language.

While the surname NAG has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its Germanic roots and historical connections to metalworking and various professions remain significant aspects of its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nag

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

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

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