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

Nall, 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 Nall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nall in America

Nall is the 4454th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nall surname appeared 7,966 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Nall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nall 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 Nall

The surname Nall has its origins in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "nale," which means "a nook or corner." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a remote or secluded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nall can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Adam Nalle is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls were a series of administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, including "Nalle," "Nailles," and "Naylles." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and phonetic spelling conventions of the time.

The Nall surname has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Nailsworth in Gloucestershire and Nailsea in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable figure bearing the Nall surname was Sir John Nall (c. 1625-1686), an English politician and member of the House of Commons. He represented the constituency of Gloucestershire during the reign of King Charles II.

Another prominent individual was Richard Nall (1677-1762), an English clergyman and author of several religious works. He served as the rector of Biddenden in Kent and published works such as "The Harmony of the Holy Gospels" in 1737.

In the 18th century, the name Nall appeared in various parish records across England, including those of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. One example is the baptismal record of John Nall from Badsey, Worcestershire, in 1710.

The 19th century saw the name Nall spread to other parts of the world as a result of migration and colonization. One notable figure from this period was Edward Everett Nall (1855-1927), an American politician and lawyer who served as the Attorney General of Missouri from 1905 to 1909.

Another individual of note was John Nall (1872-1962), a British politician and member of the Labour Party. He served as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Hull South West from 1923 to 1931.

While the surname Nall may have evolved from its Old English origins, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including politics, religion, and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nall

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

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

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