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

Namey, 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 Namey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Namey in America

Namey is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Namey surname appeared 223 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 Namey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Namey 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 Namey

The surname Namey originated in England during the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word "nama," which means "name." The name likely referred to someone who had an unusual or distinctive name, or perhaps a nickname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Namey can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a census commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry lists a person named "Nama" residing in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 12th century, the surname began to appear in various medieval records and manuscripts, often with slight spelling variations such as "Namey," "Nameye," and "Namaye." These variations were common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the 13th century, the surname was associated with a notable figure named John Namey (c. 1220 - 1297), who was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of York. Records indicate that he owned several properties and businesses within the city walls.

Another prominent individual with the surname Namey was Sir Thomas Namey (c. 1380 - 1452), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to King Henry V and was rewarded with lands in Northamptonshire after the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

During the 16th century, the surname Namey was found in various parish records and tax rolls across England. One notable individual from this period was Elizabeth Namey (c. 1530 - 1602), who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the village of Stratford-upon-Avon. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies was highly sought after by locals and neighboring communities.

In the 17th century, the surname Namey was associated with several prominent figures in the English Civil War. One such individual was Colonel Richard Namey (1610 - 1678), who fought for the Parliamentarian forces and played a significant role in the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

The surname Namey has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Namey Court in Gloucestershire and Namey Manor in Wiltshire. These place names likely derived from early settlers or landowners with the surname Namey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Namey

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

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

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