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

Nambo, 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 Nambo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nambo in America

Nambo is the 22689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nambo surname appeared 1,130 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 Nambo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nambo 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 Nambo

The surname Nambo is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy, during the medieval period around the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "nambus," which referred to a type of woolen cloth or garment. This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked in the textile industry or traded in woolen goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nambo can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated to the year 1274. This document mentions a certain "Guido Nambo," who was likely a merchant or tradesman involved in the wool trade.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family with the surname Nambo residing in the town of Montalcino, located in the Siena province. This family held a prominent position in the local community and was involved in various civic affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the name Nambo gained some prominence with the birth of Girolamo Nambo (1472-1536), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher from Florence. Girolamo Nambo was known for his writings on classical literature and his teachings at the University of Pisa.

Another notable figure with the surname Nambo was Matteo Nambo (1568-1623), a celebrated painter from the city of Lucca. Matteo Nambo's works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in various churches and galleries across Tuscany.

In the 17th century, the Nambo family appears to have spread beyond the borders of Tuscany, with records indicating branches of the family residing in the neighboring regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche.

One significant member of the Nambo lineage during this period was Francesco Nambo (1631-1698), a renowned architect and engineer from Bologna. Francesco Nambo was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects throughout northern Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the Nambo surname continued to be found in various parts of Italy, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including the arts, sciences, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nambo

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

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

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