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

Nera, 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 Nera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nera in America

Nera is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nera surname appeared 199 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 Nera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nera 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 Nera

The surname NERA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "niger," meaning black or dark, which may have referred to a person's physical appearance or perhaps a place name associated with a dark or shaded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NERA can be traced back to the late 13th century, when a certain Giovanni Nera was mentioned in a document from the city of Siena. This document, dated around 1280, suggests that the name had already been established in that region by that time.

In the 14th century, the name NERA appears in several historical records from the city of Florence. For instance, a merchant named Matteo Nera is mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1336. Additionally, a nobleman named Piero Nera is recorded as having participated in a local council meeting in 1372.

During the Renaissance period, the surname NERA gained some prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Antonio Nera, a painter from Siena who lived between 1460 and 1530. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another individual of note was Giulio Nera, a poet and scholar who was born in Florence in 1524 and died in 1595. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 17th century, the name NERA can be found in records from the city of Pisa. For example, a businessman named Luca Nera is listed as having owned several properties in the area in the 1650s. Additionally, a church document from 1678 mentions a priest named Francesco Nera who served in a local parish.

While the surname NERA is not as common today as it once was in Italy, it continues to be associated with the region of Tuscany and its rich cultural heritage. The name has been carried on by various individuals throughout the centuries, serving as a reminder of the linguistic and historical roots of this Italian family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nera

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

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

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