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

Nary, 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 Nary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nary in America

Nary is the 49914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nary surname appeared 420 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 Nary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nary 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 Nary

The surname NARY originated in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "naaru" which meant "narrow" or "constricted." This likely referred to someone who lived in a narrow area or a person with a slender physique.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NARY surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where a Richard Nary is mentioned as a landowner. The surname also appears in the Cartulary of St. Peter's Monastery in Gloucestershire, dated around 1420, listing a John Nary as a tenant farmer.

During the 16th century, the NARY surname gained prominence with Sir Thomas Nary (1518-1582), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the legal proceedings against Mary, Queen of Scots.

Another notable bearer of the NARY name was Robert Nary (1620-1692), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. He was a fellow of the Royal Society and made significant contributions to the field of optics and the study of planetary motion.

In the 18th century, the NARY surname was associated with the notable author and playwright, William Nary (1728-1797). His plays, including "The Rival Sisters" and "The School for Scandal," were widely acclaimed and performed in London's theatres during the Georgian era.

The name also has ties to the literary world through Mary Nary (1789-1855), a celebrated English novelist and poet. Her works, such as "The Wanderer" and "The Rhapsody of Life," explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the NARY surname was predominantly found in England during its early history, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the narrow regions and settlements of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nary

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

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

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