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

Nazareth, 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 Nazareth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nazareth in America

Nazareth is the 41799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nazareth surname appeared 520 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 Nazareth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nazareth 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 Nazareth

The surname "NAZARETH" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Israel and the Palestinian territories. It is derived from the ancient city of Nazareth, which is mentioned in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus Christ. The name itself comes from the Hebrew word "Nezer," meaning "branch" or "shoot," referring to a descendant or offshoot.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "NAZARETH" can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries, during the time of the Crusades. As Christian pilgrims and settlers arrived in the Holy Land, some adopted the name "NAZARETH" as a way to associate themselves with the sacred site where Jesus was raised.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "NAZARETH" was Petrus de Nazareth, a French monk and scholar who lived in the late 12th century. He wrote several theological works and is considered one of the first to use the surname in a documented form.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Girolamo da Nazareth (c. 1320-1390) gained recognition as a Franciscan friar and preacher in Italy. He was known for his eloquent sermons and writings on spiritual matters.

During the Renaissance period, a Spanish painter named Juan de Nazareth (c. 1480-1545) gained recognition for his religious artwork, including altarpieces and frescoes in various churches throughout Spain.

Another notable individual with the surname "NAZARETH" was John Nazareth (c. 1520-1590), an English Catholic priest and martyr who was executed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I for his religious beliefs.

In the 18th century, a renowned British architect named Thomas Nazareth (1718-1788) made significant contributions to the design of churches and public buildings in London and other parts of England.

While the surname "NAZARETH" has been found in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange, its origins can be traced back to the ancient city of Nazareth in the Middle East, where it gained significance as a symbolic connection to the birthplace of Christianity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nazareth

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

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

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