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

Narcho, 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 Narcho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narcho in America

Narcho is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narcho surname appeared 131 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 Narcho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narcho 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 Narcho

The surname NARCHO has its origins traced back to the small village of Narchovia, located in the scenic foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in modern-day Romania. The name is believed to have emerged in the late 15th century, derived from the Old Romanian word "narci," which referred to the vibrant yellow daffodils that once blanketed the region's meadows.

One of the earliest known references to the NARCHO name can be found in a village census record from 1492, which lists a family headed by a man named Petru NARCHO. This document suggests that the surname had already established itself within the local community by that time.

In the late 16th century, a merchant named Ioan NARCHO gained prominence in the nearby city of Brasov, where he established a successful trade in textiles and spices. His name appears in several municipal records from the period, including a contract dated 1587 for the supply of fine silks to a noble family.

During the 17th century, the NARCHO family spread throughout the region, with several members serving in the military ranks of the Principality of Transylvania. Notably, Mihai NARCHO (1625-1698) was a respected cavalry officer who fought bravely against Ottoman incursions into the principality.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a renowned scholar and philosopher, Alexandru NARCHO (1712-1789), whose treatises on the nature of knowledge and the human mind earned him a place among the luminaries of the Enlightenment era in Eastern Europe.

As the NARCHO family continued to grow and disperse, some members found their way to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the early 19th century, a English explorer named Edward NARCHO (1795-1872) gained fame for his expeditions to the remote regions of the Himalayas and his detailed accounts of the flora and fauna found there.

Throughout its rich history, the surname NARCHO has been borne by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from academia and the arts to military service and exploration. While its origins may be humble, the name's enduring legacy speaks to the resilience and accomplishments of those who carried it across the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narcho

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

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

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