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

Nesbeth, 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 Nesbeth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nesbeth in America

Nesbeth is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nesbeth surname appeared 321 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 Nesbeth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nesbeth 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 Nesbeth

The surname Nesbeth has its origins in northern England, specifically in the region of Northumberland. It is believed to have emerged in the 13th century, derived from the Old English words "ness" meaning "headland" or "promontory," and "beth" meaning "dwelling" or "habitation." Thus, the name Nesbeth likely referred to someone who lived near a headland or promontory.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Northumberland from 1296, where a Robert de Nesbit is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originally been spelled as "Nesbit" before evolving into its current form.

During the Middle Ages, the Nesbeth family was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly Northumberland and Durham. They were often associated with the borderlands between England and Scotland, and some family members may have been involved in the frequent skirmishes and conflicts that occurred in this region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Nesbeth surname was John Nesbeth, a scholar and clergyman who was born in Yorkshire around 1540. He served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Hartlepool and was known for his religious writings.

Another prominent individual was Sir Thomas Nesbeth, who lived during the 17th century and served as a member of parliament for Northumberland. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.

Moving into the 18th century, the Nesbeth family had spread to various parts of England, as well as Scotland and Ireland. One notable figure from this time was William Nesbeth, a renowned architect born in Edinburgh in 1719. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Old College of the University of Edinburgh.

In the 19th century, the name Nesbeth continued to be found across the British Isles, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the world, particularly North America and Australia. A notable figure from this period was James Nesbeth, a Scottish explorer and naturalist born in 1835. He embarked on several expeditions to remote regions of Africa and made significant contributions to the field of natural history.

Throughout its history, the surname Nesbeth has been associated with various professions and occupations, from clergy and scholars to architects, explorers, and politicians. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of England, where it originated as a descriptive name for those who lived near a headland or promontory.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nesbeth

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

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

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