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

Nery, 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 Nery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nery in America

Nery is the 25152nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nery surname appeared 986 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 Nery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nery 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 Nery

The surname Nery has its origins in France, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "ner," which means "black" or "dark-colored." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone with dark features or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nery can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Nerus," which is likely a variation of the modern spelling.

During the Middle Ages, the Nery name was predominantly concentrated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. It is possible that the name was originally derived from a place name, as many surnames evolved from the names of villages, towns, or estates where families resided.

In the 14th century, records show a nobleman named Jean de Nery, who served as a knight in the service of King Philip VI of France. Jean de Nery was mentioned in historical accounts of the Battle of Crécy in 1346, where he fought alongside the French forces against the English during the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable figure bearing the Nery name was Claude Nery, a French playwright and poet who lived in the 16th century. Born in Lyon in 1521, Nery gained recognition for his works, including the play "Les Déguisés" and several poetry collections.

In the 17th century, a French explorer and navigator named François Nery made significant contributions to the exploration of the Pacific Ocean. He led expeditions to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, adding valuable knowledge to the field of cartography and contributing to the understanding of these regions.

The Nery surname also has a presence in other parts of Europe, such as Italy and Spain, where variations like "Neri" and "Nerí" can be found. These spellings likely evolved from the same root as the French Nery, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that occurred throughout history.

Overall, the surname Nery has a rich history spanning centuries, with its earliest roots traced back to medieval France. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, from military service and literature to exploration and navigation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nery

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

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

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