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

Naylon, 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 Naylon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naylon in America

Naylon is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naylon surname appeared 285 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 Naylon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naylon 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 Naylon

The surname NAYLON is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. The name is likely derived from an Old English word "nael" or "nail," which referred to a person who worked as a nailer or nail maker. It's also possible that the name was initially a nickname given to someone with a physical resemblance to a nail or who had a particularly sharp, pointed nose.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NAYLON can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled "Naylloun." This historical document, also known as the Rotuli Hundredorum, was a survey of landowners and their holdings conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, including "Nayloure" and "Naylour," in various records such as the Subsidy Rolls and the Poll Tax Returns. These records provide valuable insights into the distribution of the name across different regions of England during that time period.

One notable historical figure with the surname NAYLON was Sir Robert Naylon, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the wool trade and was a prominent figure in the city of Bristol.

Another individual of note was John Naylon, born in 1616 in Warwickshire, England. He was a Puritan minister and author who emigrated to New England in the 17th century and served as the pastor of the church in Milford, Connecticut.

In the 18th century, William Naylon, born in 1725 in Lincolnshire, England, was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovative designs for clocks and timepieces during his lifetime.

The surname NAYLON also has connections to various place names across England, such as Nailstone in Leicestershire and Nailsworth in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English root word "nael" or "nail," suggesting a possible connection to the surname's origins.

In the 19th century, James Naylon, born in 1810 in Yorkshire, England, was a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the Naylon Engineering Company, which played a crucial role in the development of the steel industry during the Industrial Revolution.

The NAYLON surname has a rich and diverse history, with roots that can be traced back to the 13th century in England. Its connection to the trade of nail making and its appearance in various historical records and manuscripts provide valuable insights into the evolution and distribution of this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naylon

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

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

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