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

Naish, 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 Naish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naish in America

Naish is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naish surname appeared 301 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 Naish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naish 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 Naish

The surname NAISH is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word "næss" meaning "headland" or "promontory". The name likely originated in England, specifically in areas near coastlines or cliffs, indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname lived near such geographic features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NAISH surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Naisse". This early spelling variation suggests that the name had already been established in parts of England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the NAISH surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Hampshire, Somerset, and Devon, which were home to numerous coastal settlements and villages. It is believed that some of the earliest recorded NAISH families hailed from these regions.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named William NAISH served as the Sheriff of Somerset during the reign of King Edward I. Records from this period also mention a John NAISH, who held lands in the village of Nailsea, Somerset, derived from the Old English "Næsse" and "eg" meaning "island".

Sir Robert NAISH (1563-1641), a distinguished English lawyer and politician, served as the Recorder of Bristol and a Member of Parliament during the early 17th century. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in New England.

Another notable bearer of the NAISH surname was Reverend Thomas NAISH (1720-1787), an influential Anglican clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Sutton-upon-Trent in Nottinghamshire.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the NAISH surname spread across various parts of England, with families settling in counties such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Warwickshire. The name also gained prominence in the United States, particularly in the New England region, where descendants of early English settlers established themselves.

One of the most renowned figures with the NAISH surname was Admiral Sir Michael NAISH (1857-1940), a highly decorated British naval officer who played a crucial role in the First World War. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the British East Indies Station and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Bath for his distinguished service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naish

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

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

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