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

Nervo, 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 Nervo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nervo in America

Nervo is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nervo surname appeared 129 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 Nervo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nervo 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 Nervo

The surname NERVO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "nervus," which means "sinew" or "strength." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname to someone who was particularly strong or muscular.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NERVO can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a certain Giacomo NERVO was mentioned as a landowner in the city of Palermo, Sicily. Additionally, the surname appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from the region, such as the Sicilian Vespers of 1282, where a Guglielmo NERVO is listed among the participants.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni NERVO (c. 1430-1492) was a renowned painter and architect from Messina, Sicily. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in his native city, and his works are considered significant examples of the Renaissance style in southern Italy.

Another prominent individual with the surname NERVO was Filippo NERVO (1568-1639), a Sicilian composer and music theorist. He is best known for his treatise "De Arte Musica," published in 1624, which provided valuable insights into the musical practices of the time.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a mathematician and astronomer named Giovanni Battista NERVO (1712-1784) made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He worked as a professor at the University of Turin and was a member of several prestigious scientific academies.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Giovanna NERVO (1828-1906), an Italian writer and poet. She was born in Piacenza, in northern Italy, and her works often explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism. She was recognized for her lyrical style and was considered one of the most influential female poets of her time.

While the surname NERVO has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nervo

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

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

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