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

Nauden, 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 Nauden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nauden in America

Nauden is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nauden surname appeared 165 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 Nauden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nauden 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 Nauden

The surname Nauden originated in England during the Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word 'naud', meaning 'daring' or 'bold'. This suggests that the name was initially a nickname given to someone with a courageous or adventurous personality.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, often spelled as 'Naude' or 'Nauden'. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1198, which mentions a Walter Naude.

The name may also be connected to certain place names, particularly those derived from the Old English word 'naud', such as Naudby or Naudston. These place names could have influenced the development and spelling variations of the surname.

One of the earliest prominent individuals with the surname Nauden was Sir William Nauden (1460-1528), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He played a significant role in the local community and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

Another notable figure was John Nauden (1572-1637), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of Eton College. He was highly regarded for his scholarly work and contributions to education during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Sir Robert Nauden (1620-1678), a renowned lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench from 1675 until his death.

The Nauden family also had a presence in the arts, with the painter and engraver Thomas Nauden (1665-1726) making significant contributions to the English Baroque art movement.

During the 18th century, the Reverend James Nauden (1701-1783) gained prominence as a influential theologian and author, known for his work on religious philosophy and moral teachings.

While the surname Nauden has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and the dispersal of families over the centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the English medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nauden

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

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

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