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

Narron, 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 Narron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narron in America

Narron is the 20971st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narron surname appeared 1,255 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 Narron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narron 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 Narron

The surname Narron is of English origin, with records dating back to the late 16th century. Its earliest roots can be traced to the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Northumberland. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "nær," which means "near" or "close by," combined with the suffix "-on," indicating a place or location.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Narron can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a certain John Narron was recorded as having been baptized in 1587. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late Tudor period.

In the 17th century, the Narron surname appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records indicating its presence in counties such as Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, including Narrone, Narone, and Narroun.

A notable figure bearing the Narron surname was William Narron, a merchant and landowner who resided in the village of Walesby, Lincolnshire, in the late 17th century. Records show that he was involved in the wool trade and owned substantial parcels of land in the area.

Another prominent individual with the Narron surname was Elizabeth Narron, born in 1712 in Nottinghamshire. She was a renowned author and poet of her time, publishing several collections of verse that earned her recognition among literary circles in England.

In the 19th century, the Narron name gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Henry Narron (1832-1905), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Crimean War and the Second Boer War. He was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another noteworthy figure was Thomas Narron (1875-1948), a pioneering archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient civilizations in the Middle East. He is particularly renowned for his excavations in the region of Mesopotamia, where he uncovered numerous artifacts and relics that shed light on the cultural and historical legacy of the area.

Throughout its history, the Narron surname has been associated with various locations in England, such as Narron's Farm in Cambridgeshire and Narron's Hill in Dorset. These place names suggest that the family may have had connections to these regions, potentially influencing the spread and distribution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narron

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

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

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