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

Naleway, 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 Naleway surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naleway in America

Naleway is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naleway surname appeared 130 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 Naleway.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naleway 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 Naleway

The surname Naleway is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, as many English surnames did during that time. The earliest records suggest that Naleway could be a variant spelling of the place name "Knellwaye," which was a hamlet located near the town of Alton in Hampshire, England.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there is a reference to a small settlement called "Cnallawey," which is thought to be the precursor to the modern spelling of Naleway. This entry provides valuable evidence of the name's antiquity and its connection to a specific geographic location.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Naleway was William Naleway, who was born around 1410 in Alton, Hampshire. He was a farmer and landowner, and his name appears in local records from the mid-15th century. Another notable bearer of the name was John Naleway, born in 1525 in the nearby village of Chawton. He was a prominent merchant and served as a magistrate in the town of Alton.

In the 16th century, the Naleway family had established roots in several counties across southern England, including Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. During this period, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Nallaway, Nallewaye, and Nallawaie, reflecting the inconsistencies in written records at the time.

One fascinating historical reference to the Naleway name can be found in the records of the Court of Chivalry, which adjudicated matters of heraldry and coat of arms disputes. In 1621, a case was brought before the court by Thomas Naleway, who claimed the right to bear a specific family crest and coat of arms. This case provides valuable insight into the family's social standing and their efforts to establish their noble lineage.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Naleway surname throughout history are:

1. Richard Naleway (1590-1658), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Hampshire.
2. Elizabeth Naleway (1625-1692), a wealthy widow and philanthropist who endowed a school in her hometown of Alton.
3. Henry Naleway (1718-1795), a successful merchant and ship owner based in Bristol, England.
4. William Naleway (1780-1842), a renowned botanist and author of several works on the flora of southern England.
5. Amelia Naleway (1845-1912), a celebrated actress who performed on the London stage in the late 19th century.

While the Naleway surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and connection to specific geographic regions in England provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and contributions of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naleway

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

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

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