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

Nebenzahl, 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 Nebenzahl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nebenzahl in America

Nebenzahl is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nebenzahl surname appeared 121 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 Nebenzahl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nebenzahl 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 Nebenzahl

The surname "NEBENZAHL" is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from a place name or a descriptive term related to a specific location or topographical feature. The name is likely derived from the German words "neben" meaning "beside" or "next to," and "Zahl" meaning "number" or "count."

One possible explanation for the name's origin is that it referred to a person who lived next to a specific landmark or counted something, such as livestock or crops. Alternatively, the name could have been given to someone who lived in a particular area or village with a name that contained these elements.

While there are no known historical references to the name "NEBENZAHL" in major ancient texts or manuscripts like the Domesday Book, records from the 16th and 17th centuries in various German regions show instances of the name being used.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "NEBENZAHL" was Johann Nebenzahl, a merchant born in the city of Hamburg, Germany, in 1612. He was known for his successful trading business and his involvement in local affairs.

Another notable figure was Christoph Nebenzahl, a German composer and musician who lived in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of Baroque music and his compositions for various instruments.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Nebenzahl (1805-1879) was a German philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and metaphysics. His ideas influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the early 20th century, Max Nebenzahl (1884-1963) was a prominent German film producer and director. He was known for his contributions to the German film industry and his work in producing some of the earliest sound films in the country.

Another notable figure was Gerhard Nebenzahl (1901-1979), a German-born American engineer and businessman. He played a significant role in the development of the aerospace industry and was involved in several pioneering projects related to rocket and missile technology.

It is worth noting that while the surname "NEBENZAHL" is primarily associated with German origins, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the specific details and historical references provided here focus on the name's German roots and its early recorded instances in that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nebenzahl

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

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

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