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

Nesselrotte, 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 Nesselrotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nesselrotte in America

Nesselrotte is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nesselrotte surname appeared 152 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 Nesselrotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nesselrotte 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 Nesselrotte

The surname Nesselrotte originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Saxony. The name can be traced back to the 13th century and is believed to be derived from the Old German words "nessel," meaning "nettle," and "rode," meaning "clearing." Thus, the name likely referred to an area where nettles grew in a clearing or a person who lived in such a place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nesselrotte can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the year 1287. The entry mentions a certain Henricus Nesselrotte, who was a landowner in the village of Borna.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Stadtbuch von Zwickau, a record of the city council's proceedings in Zwickau, Saxony. An entry from 1348 mentions a Hans Nesselrotte, who was a member of the city council.

The name Nesselrotte also appeared in several other historical records from the region, such as the Lehnbücher (records of feudal landholdings) and the Kirchenbücher (church records). These documents often provide insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing the name.

One notable figure with the surname Nesselrotte was Johann Nesselrotte (1543-1617), a Lutheran theologian and reformer from Saxony. He was known for his contributions to the development of Protestant theology and his role in the religious conflicts of the time.

Another prominent individual was Christoph Nesselrotte (1672-1744), a German composer and organist from Saxony. He is best known for his organ compositions and his work as a church musician in Leipzig.

In the 18th century, Friedrich Nesselrotte (1721-1793) was a German philosopher and educator. He was a proponent of the Enlightenment movement and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and education.

The surname Nesselrotte also had variations in its spelling over time, including Nesselrode, Nesselrodt, and Nesselroth. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices.

While the name Nesselrotte is not as common today as it once was in its place of origin, it remains a part of the rich historical and cultural heritage of Saxony and the broader German regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nesselrotte

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

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

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