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

Nething, 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 Nething surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nething in America

Nething is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nething surname appeared 284 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 Nething.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nething 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 Nething

The surname Nething has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Dutch word "nether," meaning "lower" or "beneath," and may have been used to describe someone who lived in a low-lying area or near a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Amsterdam, where a man named Johannes Nething was listed as a merchant in 1587. It is possible that the name was also used in other parts of the Netherlands around this time, as Dutch surnames were often adopted based on physical characteristics, occupations, or geographic locations.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals with the surname Nething living in Germany and England. One notable person was Hans Nething, a German clockmaker who was born in 1632 and is credited with inventing one of the earliest portable clocks.

As the Dutch colonies expanded in the Americas, the name Nething made its way across the Atlantic. In the late 17th century, a man named Pieter Nething was among the early settlers in the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became part of New York.

In the 19th century, the name Nething was found in various parts of the United States and Canada, reflecting the migration patterns of Dutch and German immigrants. One prominent individual with this surname was William Nething, an American Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

Another notable person with the surname Nething was Anna Nething, a Dutch author and poet who lived from 1853 to 1924. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated in the Netherlands and helped to establish her as one of the leading literary figures of her time.

While the surname Nething is not as common today as it once was, it continues to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in areas with strong Dutch or German cultural influences. Throughout its history, the name has been associated with a diverse range of individuals, from merchants and artisans to soldiers and writers, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience and achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nething

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

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

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