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

Neme, 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 Neme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neme in America

Neme is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neme surname appeared 110 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 Neme.

The history of the last name Neme

The surname NEME has its origins in Hungary, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Hungarian word "nemes," which means "nobleman" or "noble." The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone of noble birth or status.

In the early days, the NEME surname was primarily found in the central and western regions of Hungary, particularly in areas around Budapest and the county of Vas. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Hungarian documents and records from the 13th to 15th centuries.

One notable historical reference to the NEME surname is in the Codex Diplomaticus Hungariae, a collection of medieval Hungarian charters and diplomatic documents. In this collection, there are mentions of individuals with the NEME surname, including a certain Petrus Neme, who was a landowner in the county of Zala in the late 14th century.

The earliest recorded bearer of the NEME surname is believed to be Nicolaus Neme, who lived in the town of Esztergom in the late 13th century. There are also records of a Stephanus Neme from the village of Szentgál in the county of Veszprém in the early 15th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the NEME surname. These include:

1. György Neme (1889-1976), a Hungarian artist and painter known for his landscape and genre paintings.
2. János Neme (1862-1925), a Hungarian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Hungary.
3. Miklós Neme (1941-2010), a Hungarian chess grandmaster and author of several books on chess strategy.
4. Péter Neme (born 1966), a Hungarian actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
5. Tamás Neme (1918-1994), a Hungarian engineer and inventor who held several patents for mechanical devices and systems.

While the NEME surname originated in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly connected to the noble heritage and rich cultural tapestry of Hungary.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neme

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

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 Neme 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.

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

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