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

Nauert, 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 Nauert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nauert in America

Nauert is the 41426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nauert surname appeared 525 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 Nauert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nauert 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 Nauert

The surname Nauert is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "naue," which means "valley" or "narrow passage," suggesting that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who lived in a valley or near a narrow pass.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Nauert can be found in the village of Kaltenholzhausen, located in the German state of Hesse. In 1572, records show a family by the name of Nauert residing in this region. This early reference provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the surname and its initial spelling variations.

The name Nauert also appears in historical records from the nearby town of Marburg, where a certain Hans Nauert is mentioned in a document dated 1619. This document, preserved in the town's archives, sheds light on the name's presence in the region during the 17th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Nauert surname has undergone several spelling variations, including Nauert, Nauerte, Nauwert, and Nauwerte. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or the personal preferences of individual families.

Notable individuals bearing the Nauert surname include:

1. Johann Nauert (1592-1664), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Marburg.
2. Heinrich Nauert (1766-1838), a German artist and engraver known for his intricate etchings and engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects.
3. Wilhelm Nauert (1802-1876), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian Parliament in the mid-19th century.
4. Anna Nauert (1829-1901), a German novelist and poet whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
5. Otto Nauert (1871-1944), a German mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

As the Nauert family spread throughout Germany and beyond, the name continued to evolve and adapt to new regions and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of history and migration patterns that have shaped many surnames over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nauert

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

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

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