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

Nauls, 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 Nauls surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nauls in America

Nauls is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nauls surname appeared 142 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 Nauls.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nauls 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 Nauls

The surname Nauls is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "nafu" meaning "nave" or "hub of a wheel," and "hyll" meaning "hill." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a hill with a prominent nave or hub, possibly associated with a mill or other industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Nauehill." This entry indicates that individuals bearing this surname were present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest. Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Navill, Navehill, and Navelhull, before settling into its modern form of Nauls.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Nauehill residing in Oxfordshire. This early reference provides insight into the geographical origins of the name and its association with a specific location. Another notable figure was Sir William Nauls, a knight who served during the reign of Edward III in the 14th century.

The Nauls surname has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Navely in Derbyshire and Navestock in Essex. These connections suggest that the name may have originated from individuals who hailed from or were associated with these locations.

Among the more prominent individuals bearing the Nauls surname throughout history are:

1. Edward Nauls (1563-1632), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.
2. Richard Nauls (1687-1761), a renowned clockmaker from Bristol, known for his intricate and highly accurate timepieces.
3. Mary Nauls (1745-1823), a prominent figure in the early feminist movement and advocate for women's education in Britain.
4. John Nauls (1812-1884), a British explorer and naturalist who documented numerous species during his expeditions to South America.
5. William Nauls (1867-1943), a renowned architect responsible for the design of several iconic buildings in London, including the Old Bailey courthouse.

While the Nauls surname may have started as a locational reference or occupational descriptor, it has since become a well-established family name with a rich history spanning centuries in England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nauls

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

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

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