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

Nesci, 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 Nesci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nesci in America

Nesci is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nesci surname appeared 461 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 Nesci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nesci 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 Nesci

The surname Nesci is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "nescio," which means "ignorant" or "unaware." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as a derogatory nickname or a descriptive surname given to someone considered uneducated or lacking knowledge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nesci name can be found in the historic city of Naples, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in several municipal records dating back to the 14th century. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the nearby regions of Campania and Calabria during the same time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Nesci (c. 1420-1492) lived in the town of Sorrento, near Naples. He was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy and ethics. His works were widely circulated and studied throughout Italy during the Renaissance era.

Another prominent individual with the Nesci surname was Francesco Nesci (1590-1668), a military commander and strategist from the province of Reggio Calabria. He served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War and played a crucial role in several decisive battles against French and German forces.

During the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Antonio Nesci (1710-1785) established a successful trading business in the city of Palermo, Sicily. He amassed a considerable fortune through his international trade ventures and was known for his philanthropic contributions to local churches and charities.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Nesci (1825-1901) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from the town of Catanzaro in Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unify the various states of the Italian Peninsula under a single nation.

Throughout its history, the surname Nesci has maintained a strong presence in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Calabria, Sicily, and Naples. While the name may have originated as a derogatory term, it has since been borne by many notable individuals, including scholars, military leaders, merchants, and politicians, who have contributed significantly to the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nesci

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

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

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