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

Nerette, 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 Nerette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nerette in America

Nerette is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nerette surname appeared 168 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 Nerette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nerette 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 Nerette

The surname Nerette is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It likely came from a place name in the northern region of the country, possibly derived from the Old French words "ner" meaning "black" and "ette" meaning "small." This suggests the name may have referred to a person from a small village or area with a name relating to the dark color or complexion of the land or people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a man named Pierre Nerette was mentioned as a landowner in the village of Noirterre, located in what is now the Picardy region. This place name itself is thought to share a similar etymology, combining the French words for "black" and "land."

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Jean Nerette was recorded as having fought alongside King Charles V during the Hundred Years' War against the English. His bravery and loyalty were noted in several historical accounts of the time.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Claude Nerette (c. 1540 - 1610) gained fame for his intricate sculptures and woodcarvings adorning several churches and cathedrals across northern France. His works can still be seen in cities like Amiens and Rouen.

In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Émilie Nerette (1715 - 1799) published several influential works on ethics and morality, contributing to the Enlightenment movement. Her ideas were widely discussed and debated among intellectuals of the time.

Another notable figure with this surname was the 19th century explorer and naturalist Jacques Nerette (1828 - 1892), who led several expeditions to the Amazon rainforest and made significant contributions to the study of South American flora and fauna.

While the name is not among the most common in France today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals of various professions and accomplishments throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nerette

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

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

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