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

Nayee, 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 Nayee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nayee in America

Nayee is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nayee surname appeared 294 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 Nayee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nayee 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 Nayee

The surname Nayee is believed to have its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

The name Nayee is derived from the Sanskrit word "nayaka," which translates to "leader" or "chief." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their respective communities or professions.

Some historical references to the name Nayee can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from the region. For instance, the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, mentions several individuals with the surname Nayee holding various administrative and military positions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Nayee was Malik Nayee, a prominent military leader who served under the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Balwant Nayee, a skilled archer and warrior who fought in the battles of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century.

The name Nayee has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in regions of India and Pakistan where the name was prevalent. For example, the village of Nayee Abadi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is believed to have derived its name from the presence of families bearing the surname Nayee.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Nayee have achieved recognition in various fields. For instance, Hari Singh Nayee (1874-1949) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer, while Ishwar Nayee (1920-1995) was a celebrated Indian classical musician and vocalist. Another notable figure was Govind Nayee (1887-1963), a prominent social reformer and activist who worked towards the upliftment of underprivileged communities in India.

Other individuals with the surname Nayee who have left their mark include Bhagwant Nayee (1892-1967), a pioneering Indian journalist and editor, and Rajinder Nayee (born 1951), a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as the Ambassador of India to several countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nayee

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

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

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