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

Naher, 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 Naher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naher in America

Naher is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naher surname appeared 170 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 Naher.

The history of the last name Naher

The surname NAHER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "nah," meaning "near" or "close by," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived close to a specific landmark or geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NAHER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this manuscript, a certain "Heinrich Naher" is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

In the 14th century, the NAHER name appeared in the Stadtbuch von Nürnberg, a municipal record book from the city of Nuremberg. Here, a "Hans Naher" is listed as a respected burgher and merchant.

The NAHER surname has also been linked to various place names in Germany, such as Nahe, a river in Rhineland-Palatinate, and the town of Nah, located in the district of Rottal-Inn in Bavaria. It is possible that the name originated as a locational surname, referring to individuals who hailed from these areas.

Notable individuals with the surname NAHER throughout history include:

1. Johannes Naher (1535-1612), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who served as a minister in Regensburg.
2. Magdalena Naher (1572-1646), a German herbalist and midwife renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants.
3. Heinrich Naher (1680-1744), a German painter and engraver known for his religious and mythological works.
4. Friedrich Naher (1825-1899), a German engineer and inventor who developed early refrigeration systems.
5. Theodor Naher (1868-1932), a German politician and member of the Reichstag, representing the Social Democratic Party.

While the NAHER surname may not be as widely known as some others, its rich history and connections to various regions and professions in Germany make it a fascinating example of the cultural and linguistic diversity found within surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naher

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

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

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