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

Nembhard, 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 Nembhard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nembhard in America

Nembhard is the 23315th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nembhard surname appeared 1,092 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 Nembhard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nembhard 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 Nembhard

The surname Nembhard originates from Jamaica and is believed to have derived from the French word "nombril," meaning "navel." This suggests that the name's origins may be traced back to the early French settlers and colonists who arrived in Jamaica in the 17th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the Nembhard name can be found in Jamaican parish records dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s. It is likely that the name underwent various spelling variations over time, such as Nombril, Nombrill, or Nembrill, before settling on its current form, Nembhard.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Nembhard surname was John Nembhard, a plantation owner in Jamaica's St. Elizabeth Parish, who lived in the late 17th century. Another notable figure was Samuel Nembhard, a prominent merchant and landowner in Trelawny Parish during the mid-18th century.

Throughout the 19th century, the Nembhard family gained prominence as successful landowners and businessmen in Jamaica. One of the most well-known individuals was George Nembhard (1809-1878), a wealthy planter and advocate for Jamaican self-governance.

In the 20th century, the Nembhard name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of individuals like Basil Nembhard (1902-1989), a celebrated Jamaican musician and composer, and Neville Nembhard (1924-2019), a renowned Jamaican artist and sculptor.

Another notable figure is Claude Nembhard (born 1938), a former Jamaican politician and Member of Parliament who served as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in the 1980s. More recently, Marlon Nembhard (born 1981) has made a name for himself as a successful Jamaican sprinter and Olympic medalist.

While the Nembhard surname has its roots in Jamaica, it has since spread to other parts of the Caribbean and beyond, with individuals of this name making significant contributions in various fields, including politics, arts, and sports.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nembhard

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

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

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