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

Nailor, 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 Nailor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nailor in America

Nailor is the 29878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nailor surname appeared 786 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 Nailor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nailor 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 Nailor

The surname NAILOR originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "nayl," which referred to a nail or spike, and the suffix "-or," indicating an occupation. Thus, the name NAILOR was likely bestowed upon individuals who worked as nail makers or blacksmiths.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname NAILOR can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where a person named William Nailour is listed. This suggests that the name was already established by the late 12th century in the northern counties of England.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Nayler, Nayler, and Naylour, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. One notable reference is the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded a Thomas le Naylour in Oxfordshire.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the NAILOR surname continued to spread across England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in different regions. For instance, the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 mentioned a John Naylour in Yorkshire, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1524 listed a Robert Nayler in Suffolk.

One of the earliest known individuals with the NAILOR surname was John Naylor, who was born in Yorkshire, England, in the late 15th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York, and his descendants continued to play influential roles in the region for generations.

Another notable figure was James Nayler, a Quaker leader born in Yorkshire in 1618. He gained notoriety for his controversial religious beliefs and was punished for blasphemy in 1656. Despite his contentious reputation, Nayler's impact on the Quaker movement was significant.

In the 17th century, the NAILOR surname spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One example is Robert Nayler, a Scottish parliamentarian who lived from 1630 to 1695 and was involved in the political affairs of his time.

During the 18th century, the NAILOR surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with some individuals achieving prominence in their respective fields. One such figure was Samuel Naylor, a notable playwright and poet born in Yorkshire in 1705.

As the 19th century dawned, the NAILOR surname had become well-established throughout the United Kingdom, with several individuals bearing the name leaving their mark in various spheres. One example is George Naylor, an English architect born in 1811, who designed several notable buildings in London and other parts of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nailor

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

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

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