2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Nattier
An occupational surname derived from the French word "natte" meaning basket maker or weaver.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Nattier. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nattier surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Nattier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nattier, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nattier
The surname NATTIER originated in France, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "natte," meaning "mat" or "matting," suggesting that the original bearers may have been involved in the production or trade of mats or matting materials.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, a commune in the Val-d'Oise department of northern France. In 1562, a certain Jean Nattier was listed as a resident of the area.
During the 17th century, the NATTIER name gained prominence in Paris, particularly within artistic circles. Jean-Marc Nattier (1685-1766) was a renowned French painter who specialized in portraits of the French royal family and nobility. He is considered one of the leading exponents of the Rococo style and is celebrated for his elegant and flattering depictions of his subjects.
Another notable figure with the NATTIER surname was Charles-François Nattier (1700-1774), a French engraver and printmaker. He was particularly skilled in the art of mezzotint engraving and produced numerous portraits and reproductions of famous paintings.
The NATTIER name can also be traced back to the town of Nattier in the Auvergne region of central France. It is believed that some branches of the family may have originated from this location, contributing to the widespread use of the surname across different regions of the country.
In the 18th century, the NATTIER name gained international recognition with the accomplishments of André Nattier (1701-1766), a French sculptor and engraver. He spent several years in England, where he became a member of the Royal Academy and contributed to the decoration of prestigious buildings such as Buckingham Palace.
Another prominent figure was Jean-Baptiste Nattier (1732-1806), a French architect and urban planner. He was involved in the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Théâtre de l'Odéon and the Hospice des Quinze-Vingts.
Throughout its history, the NATTIER surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, craftsmen, and professionals in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to the Old French word for "mat" or "matting," the name has evolved to encompass a rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nattier
Among Census respondents with the surname Nattier, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Nattier bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Nattier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 95
- Two or more races6.6% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.8% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nattier
Nattier appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 5,086 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Nattier surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #152,339 | -3.5% |
| Count | 112 | 106 | -5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nattier bearers went from 112 to 106 (-5.4% change). The surname moved down 5,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,339.
FAQ
Nattier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nattier?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Nattier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Nattier?
Nattier ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Nattier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Nattier.
Has Nattier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nattier went from 112 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Nattier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nattier, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nattier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nattier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Two or More Races (6.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Nattier (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Nattier mean?
An occupational surname derived from the French word "natte" meaning basket maker or weaver. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Nattier (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Nattier?
See how many people are called Nattier on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.