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

Nasworthy, 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 Nasworthy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nasworthy in America

Nasworthy is the 41501st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nasworthy surname appeared 524 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 Nasworthy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nasworthy 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 Nasworthy

The surname Nasworthy is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly a small hamlet or village in the West Country region of England. The name is thought to derive from the Old English words "næss," meaning a promontory or headland, and "worþ," meaning an enclosed homestead or dwelling place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nasworthy can be found in the Assize Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1221, where a certain "Radulfus de Nasseworthe" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the early 13th century.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record of landholders and tenants in England, there is a reference to a "Henricus de Nasseworth" in the county of Somerset. This further solidifies the connection between the surname and the southwestern regions of England.

The Nasworthy name also appears in the historic Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327, which were tax records compiled during the reign of King Edward III. In these rolls, a "Johannes Nasseworthy" is listed as a taxpayer in the village of Cheddar, Somerset.

One notable figure bearing the Nasworthy surname was Sir Thomas Nasworthy (c. 1475-1541), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his role in the dissolution of monasteries in the region.

Another historical figure was John Nasworthy (1590-1663), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Bristol, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade during the 17th century. He was also involved in the colonization efforts in the Americas and had business interests in the West Indies.

In the 18th century, there was a family of Nasworthys who were prominent landowners and farmers in the village of Compton Bishop, Somerset. One member of this family, William Nasworthy (1720-1798), was a respected figure in the local community and served as a churchwarden and overseer of the poor.

The Nasworthy surname can also be found in several parish records and manorial documents from various villages in Somerset and Gloucestershire, further attesting to its long-standing presence in the region.

While the Nasworthy name may have had variations in spelling over the centuries, such as Nasseworthe, Nasseworth, and Nassworth, the core elements of the name have remained remarkably consistent, reflecting its deep-rooted origins in the historical landscapes of the West Country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nasworthy

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

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

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