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

Nemes, 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 Nemes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nemes in America

Nemes is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nemes surname appeared 997 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 Nemes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nemes 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 Nemes

The surname "NEMES" is believed to have originated in Hungary, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. This name is derived from the Hungarian word "nemes," which translates to "noble" or "aristocratic." It is likely that individuals bearing this surname were members of the nobility or gentry class in Hungary during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "NEMES" can be found in the Hungarian Deed Books, which were legal documents detailing land transactions and property ownership from the 13th to the 16th centuries. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname "NEMES," indicating their social status and landholdings.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Janos Nemes was a prominent figure in the court of King Matthias Corvinus, who ruled Hungary from 1458 to 1490. Janos Nemes served as a trusted advisor and diplomat, and his name is documented in several historical accounts from that era.

During the 16th century, a village called Nemes-Kürt (meaning "Noble Horn") existed in the region of Fejér County, Hungary. It is possible that some individuals bearing the surname "NEMES" originated from or had connections to this village, as place names were often incorporated into surnames during that period.

In the 17th century, a famous Hungarian poet and writer named Mihaly Nemes (1625-1686) gained recognition for his works, which included religious poems and historical narratives. His literary contributions helped to preserve the Hungarian language and culture during a time of foreign domination.

Another notable figure with the surname "NEMES" was Jozsef Nemes (1770-1848), a Hungarian landowner and politician who played a significant role in the Hungarian Reform Movement of the early 19th century. He advocated for the abolition of serfdom and the promotion of civil rights for all Hungarians, regardless of their social status.

The surname "NEMES" has also been associated with individuals from other Central European regions, such as Slovakia and Romania, where Hungarian influence and migration patterns have led to the spread of this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nemes

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

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

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