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

Nedrick, 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 Nedrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nedrick in America

Nedrick is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nedrick surname appeared 128 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 Nedrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nedrick 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 Nedrick

The surname Nedrick is believed to have originated in England, possibly during the Anglo-Saxon period or shortly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "nedor," which means "to go down" or "descend," combined with the suffix "-ic," indicating a diminutive or smaller form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nedrick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Nedric" in this historic document, suggesting its use as a personal name at that time.

The name Nedrick may also have connections to various place names in England, such as Nedridge in Kent or Nederton in Gloucestershire. These locations could have influenced the development and spread of the surname throughout the country.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William Nedrick was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls, which were medieval administrative records from the reign of King Edward I. This provides evidence of the surname's continued use during this period.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Sir John Nedrick, who lived in the 15th century and served as a knight in the service of King Henry VI. He was involved in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the Houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English throne.

During the 16th century, a clergyman named Thomas Nedrick gained recognition for his writings and sermons. He was born in 1525 and served as a rector in various parishes in Essex until his death in 1595.

In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Richard Nedrick was recorded as owning several properties in London and was involved in the lucrative wool trade with the Netherlands and other European countries.

Another notable figure with the surname Nedrick was Sir William Nedrick, who lived in the 18th century and was a respected landowner and magistrate in Yorkshire. He played a prominent role in local affairs and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the surname Nedrick throughout various periods of English history, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions carrying this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nedrick

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

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

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