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

Nekola, 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 Nekola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nekola in America

Nekola is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nekola surname appeared 321 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 Nekola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nekola 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 Nekola

The surname Nekola is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Bohemia. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "nekola," which translates to "someone who is stubborn or unyielding." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone perceived as having a strong-willed or obstinate personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nekola surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Kutná Hora, a prominent mining center in medieval Bohemia. The document, dated 1367, mentions a certain Jan Nekola, who was a local merchant and landowner.

In the 15th century, the Nekola name appeared in the records of the city of Prague, where a family of that name owned a brewery and several properties. Notably, Vaclav Nekola (1428-1497) was a respected member of the city council and played a role in the city's governance during the turbulent years of the Hussite Wars.

The Nekola surname also has ties to the region of Moravia, which was historically part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. In the late 16th century, a prominent Moravian family named Nekola owned several estates and vineyards in the town of Znojmo. One of their descendants, Jan Nekola (1570-1631), served as the town's mayor and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local schools and churches.

During the 17th century, the Nekola name gained recognition in the field of education. Tomas Nekola (1612-1688), a renowned scholar and educator, was the headmaster of the prestigious Charles University in Prague. He published several influential works on philosophy and theology and was widely respected for his intellectual contributions.

Another notable figure bearing the Nekola surname was Katerina Nekola (1723-1798), a pioneering Czech writer and playwright. Her plays and novels, which often explored themes of love, duty, and social inequality, were highly acclaimed during her lifetime and helped pave the way for the development of Czech literature.

While the Nekola surname has its roots in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Bohemia and Moravia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nekola

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

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

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