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

Nearhood, 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 Nearhood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nearhood in America

Nearhood is the 48995th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nearhood surname appeared 430 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 Nearhood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nearhood 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 Nearhood

The surname Nearhood has its origins in the English county of Yorkshire, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "nearra" meaning "narrower" and "hod" meaning a curved piece of land or headland, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a particularly narrow area of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Nearehod is listed as a resident of the village of Kirkby Malzeard. This early spelling variation illustrates the phonetic nature of the name's evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the Nearhood surname appeared in the parish records of the village of Ripon, also in Yorkshire. Notable individuals from this time period include William Nearhood, born in 1542, and his son Robert Nearhood, born in 1579, both of whom were farmers in the area.

As the centuries passed, the Nearhood family spread across various parts of England, with some members settling in the counties of Lancashire and Nottinghamshire. In the 18th century, a branch of the Nearhood family established themselves in the town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, where they were involved in the local wool trade.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the Nearhood name was Sir John Nearhood (1712-1788), a successful merchant and landowner from Grantham. He was instrumental in the town's economic development and served as a magistrate for several years.

Another noteworthy individual was Elizabeth Nearhood (1765-1842), a renowned author and playwright from Nottingham. Her works explored themes of social commentary and were well-received during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Nearhood family continued to make their mark in various fields. Reverend William Nearhood (1823-1903) was a respected clergyman in the Church of England, serving as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Leeds for over three decades.

While the Nearhood surname is not among the most common in England, it has persisted through the centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the Yorkshire region and a rich history spanning numerous generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nearhood

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

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

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