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

Nene, 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 Nene surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nene in America

Nene is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nene surname appeared 226 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 Nene.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nene 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 Nene

The surname NENE originated in the Philippines, where it first appeared in historical records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "nene," which means "to sway or swing." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as fishermen or sailors, as their occupations would have required them to sway or swing on boats or ships.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname NENE can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines from the late 1500s. These records mention several individuals with the surname NENE who were living in the Manila area during that time period. It is possible that the name originated in or around the capital city of Manila, as this was a major hub of economic and cultural activity during the Spanish colonial era.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the NENE surname began to spread to other parts of the Philippine archipelago, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. This coincided with the increased mobility of people and the growth of trade and commerce within the archipelago during that period.

One notable individual with the NENE surname was Juan NENE, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Juan NENE was born in 1865 and was a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898. He served as a military commander and played a crucial role in several battles against Spanish forces.

Another historical figure with the NENE surname was Maria NENE, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the early 20th century. Maria NENE was born in 1890 and was celebrated for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and Filipino culture. Her poetry collections and literary works remain influential in Philippine literature today.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the NENE surname also appeared in various parts of the United States, particularly in areas with significant Filipino immigrant communities. One such individual was Pedro NENE, who was born in 1885 in the Philippines and later immigrated to Hawaii in the early 1900s to work on the sugar plantations.

Throughout its history, the NENE surname has been associated with various occupations, including fishing, farming, and skilled trades. While it originated in the Philippines, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nene

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

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

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