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

Nenow, 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 Nenow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nenow in America

Nenow is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nenow surname appeared 126 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 Nenow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nenow 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 Nenow

The surname NENOW is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Mazovia and Greater Poland. The name is likely derived from the Polish word "neno," which translates to "mother" or "grandmother," suggesting a matrilineal lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NENOW can be found in the records of the city of Poznan in 1387, where a merchant named Jan Nenow is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Tarnow land records from the year 1428, where a landowner named Marcin Nenow is documented.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Jakub Nenow (1540-1612), a renowned Polish philosopher and theologian who studied at the University of Krakow. His influential works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

The NENOW surname also has ties to the Polish nobility. In the 17th century, the Nenow family was granted a coat of arms by King Sigismund III Vasa, signifying their noble status. The coat of arms featured a golden lion on a blue field, with a silver crescent moon above it.

Another notable figure bearing the NENOW surname was Katarzyna Nenow (1720-1795), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable work and her support of various educational and cultural institutions in Warsaw.

In the 19th century, the NENOW name gained recognition with the birth of Adam Nenow (1822-1895), a Polish artist and painter. His works, capturing the landscapes and rural scenes of Poland, were widely acclaimed and exhibited in galleries across Europe.

As the centuries passed, the spelling of the NENOW surname evolved slightly, with variations such as Nenoff, Nienow, and Nienoff appearing in historical records. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its Polish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nenow

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

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

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