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

Nascimento, 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 Nascimento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nascimento in America

Nascimento is the 11179th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nascimento surname appeared 2,829 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nascimento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nascimento 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 Nascimento

The surname Nascimento originated in Portugal and is derived from the Portuguese word "nascer," meaning "to be born." It first appeared as a descriptive surname referring to someone who was born under unusual or notable circumstances.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nascimento can be found in Portuguese parish records dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. These records often included details about the individual's birth, such as the date, location, and any exceptional circumstances surrounding the event.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Nascimento was João Nascimento, a Portuguese explorer born in 1450 in the town of Bragança. He gained recognition for his expeditions along the coast of West Africa in the late 15th century.

Another notable figure was Diogo Nascimento, a 16th-century cartographer who created some of the earliest detailed maps of the Portuguese colonies in Brazil. His work was instrumental in the exploration and settlement of the region.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Father Manuel Nascimento, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to India and established several schools and churches in the region. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and spreading Christianity.

During the 18th century, José Nascimento was a prominent Portuguese architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Lisbon and other cities. His work is considered a prime example of the Baroque style prevalent in Portugal during that period.

In the 19th century, Antônio Nascimento was a Brazilian abolitionist and writer who played a significant role in the campaign against slavery in Brazil. He used his writing and public speeches to advocate for the rights of enslaved Africans and their descendants.

Throughout its history, the surname Nascimento has been associated with individuals from various professions, including explorers, artists, missionaries, and activists. Its origin as a descriptive surname related to birth circumstances has given it a rich cultural significance across Portugal and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nascimento

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

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

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