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

Nagelkirk, 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 Nagelkirk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nagelkirk in America

Nagelkirk is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nagelkirk surname appeared 202 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 Nagelkirk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nagelkirk 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 Nagelkirk

The surname Nagelkirk is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is a toponymic name, derived from the Dutch words "nagel" meaning "nail" and "kerk" meaning "church." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location, potentially a village or town with a church or building adorned with nail-like architectural features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nagelkirk surname can be found in the Dutch Reformed Church records from the city of Arnhem in the province of Gelderland. These records mention a certain Hendrick Nagelkirk, born in 1578, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

The name Nagelkirk also appears in various historical documents from the neighboring regions of the Netherlands, such as the province of Utrecht and the city of Amsterdam. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Jan Nagelkirk (1624-1691) was a respected painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscape and architectural works.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Nagelkirk surname was Pieter Nagelkirk (1695-1768), a Dutch naval officer who served in the Dutch East India Company and played a significant role in the establishment of Dutch settlements in the Cape Colony, present-day South Africa.

In the late 18th century, a family of Nagelkirks emigrated from the Netherlands to the United States, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. One of their descendants, Jacob Nagelkirk (1808-1882), became a prominent businessman and philanthropist, contributing significantly to the development of his local community.

The Nagelkirk surname can also be traced back to the German region of Westphalia, where variations such as "Nagelkerk" and "Nagelkerke" were recorded. It is possible that the name originated as a result of the migration of Dutch or German settlers to the area, carrying their surnames with them.

Throughout history, the Nagelkirk surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, military personnel, and professionals. However, its origins remain firmly rooted in the Dutch language and the historical connection to a specific geographical location, possibly linked to a church or structure with distinctive nail-like architectural features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nagelkirk

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

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

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