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

Nerios, 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 Nerios surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nerios in America

Nerios is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nerios surname appeared 136 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 Nerios.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nerios 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 Nerios

The surname "NERIOS" is thought to have originated in Greece, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "neros," which means "water" or "stream," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near bodies of water or worked in occupations related to water, such as fishing or sailing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Athens, where a merchant named Georgios Nerios was mentioned in a trade document from the year 1472. This suggests that the name had already been established by that time and was likely in use among Greek families for several generations prior.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the Mediterranean region, particularly Italy and Spain. In 1543, a Venetian navigator named Marco Nerios was recorded as having led an expedition to the Aegean Sea, indicating that the name had gained recognition beyond its original Greek roots.

During the 17th century, the Nerios surname began to appear in historical records across Europe, as Greeks and other Mediterranean peoples migrated to various parts of the continent. One notable figure from this era was Petros Nerios, a Greek scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua in Italy from 1628 to 1647.

As the centuries progressed, the Nerios name continued to be carried by individuals of Greek descent, as well as those who had adopted the surname through marriage or other means. In the 19th century, a Greek military officer named Konstantinos Nerios (1802-1876) gained prominence for his role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.

Other notable individuals with the Nerios surname include:

1. Ioannis Nerios (1854-1932), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 1928 to 1929.
2. Eleni Nerios (1901-1988), a Greek artist and painter known for her vibrant depictions of Mediterranean landscapes and daily life.
3. Alexandros Nerios (1922-2001), a renowned Greek architect who designed several iconic buildings in Athens and other cities.
4. Nikos Nerios (born 1958), a contemporary Greek author and poet whose works have been translated into multiple languages.
5. Maria Nerios (born 1975), a Greek-American actress and filmmaker who has appeared in various television shows and independent films.

While the Nerios surname has its roots in Greece, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals of Greek descent and those who have adopted the name through marriage or other circumstances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nerios

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

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

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