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

Nartker, 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 Nartker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nartker in America

Nartker is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nartker surname appeared 451 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 Nartker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nartker 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 Nartker

The surname Nartker is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the late medieval period or the early modern era. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "nart," which means "dwarf" or "diminutive person." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of small stature.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Nartker can be found in the records of the town of Nürnberg, in present-day Bavaria, Germany. In the 16th century, a family by the name of Nartker is mentioned as residing in the city. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an earlier spelling, such as "Nartker" or "Nartker," reflecting the local dialect of the time.

The name Nartker does not appear to be prominently featured in any major historical manuscripts or records, such as the Domesday Book of England. However, its German origins suggest that it may have been more prevalent in the regions of central and southern Germany during the medieval and early modern periods.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Nartker was Hans Nartker, born in Nürnberg in 1568. He was a skilled craftsman and metalworker, contributing to the city's renowned metalworking industry during the Renaissance.

Another notable figure with the surname Nartker was Margarethe Nartker, born in the town of Bamberg, Germany, in 1622. She was a respected midwife and herbalist, renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies and her service to the local community.

In the 19th century, Johann Nartker (1812-1892) was a prominent figure in the German agricultural community. He was a pioneer in the development of new farming techniques and played a significant role in improving crop yields in his region.

The name Nartker also found its way to other parts of Europe, as evidenced by the life of Willem Nartker (1745-1818), a Dutch trader and merchant who established a successful business in Amsterdam, dealing in spices and other goods from the East Indies.

Lastly, one of the more recent individuals with the surname Nartker was Friederike Nartker (1890-1976), a German artist known for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures, which were widely exhibited and celebrated during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nartker

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

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

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