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

Naramore, 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 Naramore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naramore in America

Naramore is the 28883rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naramore surname appeared 823 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 Naramore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naramore 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 Naramore

The surname Naramore is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "nar" meaning "narrow" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marsh," suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a narrow marsh or wetland area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1182, which mentions a person named Richard de Naramor. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 12th century in that region of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Narmore, Narramor, and Naremor, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period. One notable reference is found in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1292, which mentions a John de Naremor.

The Naramore surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Narborough in Norfolk and Narborough in Leicestershire, which may have influenced the development and spread of the name.

Among the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Naramore surname was John Naramore, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was William Naramore, born in Oxfordshire in 1578, who was a prominent landowner and merchant.

In the 17th century, the name gained recognition through individuals like Thomas Naramore (1620-1688), a Puritan minister and author from Gloucestershire, and Samuel Naramore (1646-1711), a merchant and member of the Massachusetts colonial government.

During the 18th century, the Naramore family continued to establish itself in various parts of England, with individuals such as John Naramore (1712-1782), a successful farmer from Wiltshire, and Mary Naramore (1748-1821), a philanthropist and activist from Gloucestershire.

As the name spread across England and eventually to other parts of the world, it underwent further variations in spelling, including Narramore, Naramor, and Naramour. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Old English words "nar" and "mor," signifying a connection to narrow marshlands or wetlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naramore

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

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

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