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

Narruhn, 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 Narruhn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narruhn in America

Narruhn is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narruhn surname appeared 122 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 Narruhn.

The history of the last name Narruhn

The surname NARRUHN has its origins in the Frisian region of the Netherlands. It dates back to the 16th century and is believed to be derived from the Old Frisian words "nar" meaning "narrow" and "uhn" meaning "stream" or "brook". The name likely referred to a person who lived near a narrow stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NARRUHN can be found in the Frisian municipal records from the town of Leeuwarden, dated 1592. The name is spelled "Narruhn" in this document, indicating that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the NARRUHN surname was Jan Narruhn (1624-1691), a Frisian merchant and ship owner who traded extensively with the Dutch East Indies. His success in maritime trade brought considerable wealth to the family.

During the 18th century, the NARRUHN family spread beyond the Frisian region as some members migrated to other parts of the Netherlands and Germany. One prominent figure from this period was Pieter Narruhn (1737-1803), a Dutch artist renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the Frisian countryside.

In the 19th century, the NARRUHN surname began to appear in historical records in other parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. This was likely due to migration patterns as some NARRUHN family members sought new opportunities abroad. One such individual was Henrik Narruhn (1821-1898), a Norwegian shipbuilder who established a successful shipyard in the coastal town of Arendal.

Another notable bearer of the NARRUHN surname was Gerrit Narruhn (1865-1943), a Dutch engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Afsluitdijk, a major causeway and dike in the Netherlands. His contribution to this landmark engineering project cemented the NARRUHN family's legacy in the country's history.

While the surname NARRUHN has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted across generations and continues to be carried by families with roots in the Frisian region of the Netherlands and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narruhn

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

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 Narruhn 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.

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

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