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

Nellum, 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 Nellum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nellum in America

Nellum is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nellum surname appeared 393 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 Nellum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nellum 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 Nellum

The surname Nellum has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from an Old English place name, possibly a combination of words meaning "near the elm trees." The earliest known spelling of the name was "Nelham," which appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "Neleham" in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. This spelling variation suggests a connection to a specific location or hamlet known for its elm trees. Over time, the name evolved into its modern form, Nellum.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Nellum was Sir Robert Nellum (c. 1280-1345), a prominent landowner in Lincolnshire. He was knighted for his military service in the Scottish Wars under King Edward I.

Another notable figure was Lady Margaret Nellum (1415-1492), who owned large estates in Warwickshire. She was known for her philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children in her hometown.

In the 16th century, John Nellum (1520-1587) was a respected merchant and alderman in the City of London. He was involved in the wool trade and served as a member of the prestigious Worshipful Company of Clothworkers.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain William Nellum (1610-1671) fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces led by Oliver Cromwell. He was noted for his bravery in several battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the Reverend Thomas Nellum (1725-1801) was a prominent figure in the Church of England. He served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwick and was known for his scholarly writings on theology and ecclesiastical history.

While the surname Nellum is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history spanning centuries and is deeply rooted in the English countryside and its connection to elm trees.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nellum

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

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

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