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

Nerey, 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 Nerey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nerey in America

Nerey is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nerey surname appeared 257 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 Nerey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nerey 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 Nerey

The surname Nerey has its origins in France, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "nere," which means "dark" or "swarthy," suggesting that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a darker complexion.

During the Middle Ages, the Nerey name was predominantly found in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Rouen. The name appears in several medieval records, such as the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, which dates back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Nerey was Jean Nerey, a merchant who lived in Paris in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Nerey, a prominent lawyer and judge in Rouen during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Nerey was associated with several noble families in France. One such family was the Nereys of Normandy, whose ancestral home was the Château de Nerey, located near the village of Nerey-en-Vexin. This family produced several notable members, including Guillaume Nerey, a respected military commander who fought in the French Wars of Religion in the late 16th century.

Another prominent individual with the surname Nerey was Jacques Nerey, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Roch and the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall).

During the 18th century, the Nerey name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of François-Louis Nerey (1725-1793), a renowned poet and playwright. His works were widely celebrated during the Enlightenment period and gained him recognition in the French Academy.

While the surname Nerey has French origins, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and intermarriage. However, the name remains relatively rare, and its historical roots can be traced back to the medieval era in northern France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nerey

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

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

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