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

Nead, 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 Nead surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nead in America

Nead is the 34185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nead surname appeared 664 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 Nead.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nead 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 Nead

The surname NEAD is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the place name "Nade" or "Neade," which may have been a small village or hamlet in one of the southern counties of England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NEAD surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Godric de Nede, which suggests that the surname NEAD may have been derived from the place name "Nede."

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname NEAD began to appear more frequently in various historical records and documents across England. For instance, a William Nead is recorded as a resident of Gloucestershire in 1327, while a John Nede is mentioned in the tax records of Somerset in 1379.

Over time, the spelling of the surname underwent slight variations, with forms such as Nede, Neade, and Neede appearing in different regions of England. These variations may have resulted from local dialects or the preferences of individual scribes and record-keepers.

One notable bearer of the NEAD surname was Sir Thomas Nede (c. 1520-1590), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Kent. He served as the Sheriff of Kent in 1572 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in recognition of his contributions to the local community.

Another prominent figure was John Neade (1630-1691), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the headmaster of Reading School and later became the Archdeacon of Taunton. He was known for his work in translating ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the field of classical education.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of NEAD established themselves as successful brewers in the city of Bristol. Thomas NEAD (1715-1780) founded the NEAD Brewery, which remained in operation until the late 19th century and played a significant role in the local economy.

During the 19th century, the NEAD surname spread beyond England, with some bearers emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. One notable individual was William NEAD (1835-1910), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada, representing the riding of Essex South.

Another notable bearer of the NEAD surname was Mary NEAD (1858-1942), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and played a prominent role in the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). She was arrested multiple times for her involvement in protests and demonstrations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nead

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

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

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