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

Nehring, 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 Nehring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nehring in America

Nehring is the 13502nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nehring surname appeared 2,248 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nehring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nehring 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 Nehring

The surname Nehring is of German origin, derived from the Middle Low German word "nering," meaning "nourishment" or "sustenance." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Mecklenburg, Pomerania, and Saxony.

In the 13th century, the name Nehring appeared in various historical records, including the Pomeranian Ducal Chronicles. One of the earliest recorded instances is a mention of a knight named Ludeke Nehring, who served under the Duke of Pomerania in the late 1200s.

During the 15th century, the surname Nehring was found in several town records and land registries across northern Germany. Notable examples include Johann Nehring, a merchant from Lübeck (1423-1489), and Barthold Nehring, a landowner in Mecklenburg (1457-1521).

The name Nehring can also be traced back to place names, such as the village of Nehringen in Brandenburg, which was first mentioned in historical documents in the 11th century. This suggests that some individuals may have adopted the surname based on their place of origin.

In the 16th century, the Nehring family had established itself as a prominent lineage in Pomerania. Hans Nehring (1532-1609), a respected jurist and author, served as a counselor to the Duke of Pomerania and published several legal treatises.

During the 17th century, the name Nehring was prominent in the region of Saxony. Johann Nehring (1603-1668), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig, made significant contributions to the field of biblical exegesis.

Another notable figure was Ernst Friedrich Nehring (1719-1786), a Prussian military officer and writer. He served in the Prussian Army during the Seven Years' War and later authored several works on military strategy and tactics.

In the 19th century, the Nehring family produced several distinguished scholars and scientists. Eduard Nehring (1837-1919) was a German zoologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossil mammals.

Overall, the surname Nehring has a rich history spanning several centuries, with roots deeply embedded in northern Germany. While the name has spread worldwide, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it first appeared as a testament to the occupations and places of residence of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nehring

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

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

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