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

Nataren, 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 Nataren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nataren in America

Nataren is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nataren surname appeared 453 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 Nataren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nataren 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 Nataren

The surname Nataren originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "natar," which means "native" or "local." The name likely referred to someone who was born and raised in a specific town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nataren can be found in the "Becerro Antiguo" (Ancient Cartulary) of the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, dated around the 13th century. This medieval manuscript contains references to individuals with the surname Nataren, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Juan Nataren is mentioned in historical records as a prominent landowner and influential figure in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, located in the Basque province of Álava. His descendants continued to use the surname, contributing to its spread and recognition.

During the 15th century, the name Nataren appeared in various municipal records and legal documents in the Basque provinces, suggesting its growing prominence among local families. One such document, dated 1472, mentions a certain Pedro Nataren, who was involved in a land dispute in the town of Azpeitia, in the province of Gipuzkoa.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named María Nataren gained recognition for her philanthropic work and support for the education of underprivileged children in the city of Bilbao. Born in 1523, she established a charitable foundation that bore her surname and continued to operate for several generations.

Another prominent individual with the surname Nataren was Diego Nataren (1612-1683), a renowned architect from the province of Navarra. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and buildings in the region, including the Church of San Gregorio Ostiense in Sorlada and the Monastery of Santa María la Real in Pamplona.

As the Nataren family spread throughout Spain and beyond, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Nataren, Nateren, and Natarén. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Basque heritage and the concept of being a native or local resident.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nataren

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

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

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