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

Nepomuceno, 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 Nepomuceno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nepomuceno in America

Nepomuceno is the 19551st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nepomuceno surname appeared 1,381 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 Nepomuceno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nepomuceno 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 Nepomuceno

The surname Nepomuceno has its origins in the Czech Republic, specifically in the town of Nepomuk, located in the Pilsen region. The name is derived from the Czech word "nepomuk," which means "not to be moved" or "immovable."

The earliest recorded use of the surname Nepomuceno dates back to the 14th century, when it was associated with Jan Nepomucký (c. 1345-1393), a Czech priest and martyr who was canonized as a saint in 1729. He is widely venerated as the patron saint of Bohemia and is often depicted with a tongue protruding, as he was allegedly tortured and killed for refusing to divulge the confessional secrets of the Queen.

In the 16th century, the surname Nepomuceno appeared in various records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia. One notable figure was Vojtěch Nepomucký (1523-1594), a Czech Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Prague.

The name Nepomuceno also has connections to the town of Nepomuk, which was first mentioned in historical records in the 13th century. The town's name is believed to have originated from the Czech phrase "ne pomuk," which translates to "not to be moved" or "immovable," referring to the town's strategic location on a hill.

In the 17th century, the surname Nepomuceno gained popularity in Portugal and its colonies, particularly Brazil, due to the veneration of St. John of Nepomuk. One notable figure from this period was Manuel Nepomuceno Pereira (1691-1763), a Brazilian poet and playwright known for his contributions to the Brazilian literary movement.

Another prominent individual with the surname Nepomuceno was José Maria Nepomuceno (1836-1897), a Brazilian composer and conductor who is considered one of the pioneers of Brazilian classical music. His works, including operas and symphonies, were highly influential in the development of the country's musical culture.

In the 19th century, the surname Nepomuceno was also found in Spain, where it was associated with José María Nepomuceno Anido (1790-1853), a Spanish military officer who served as the Governor of Havana, Cuba, from 1838 to 1840.

Throughout history, the surname Nepomuceno has been found in various regions, particularly in the Czech Republic, Portugal, Brazil, and Spain, reflecting the influence of St. John of Nepomuk and the town of Nepomuk.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nepomuceno

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

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

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