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

Nett, 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 Nett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nett in America

Nett is the 18831st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nett surname appeared 1,454 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 Nett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nett 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 Nett

The surname NETT is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "nett," which means "net" or "snare," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a net maker or a hunter who used nets to catch animals.

The earliest recorded instance of the NETT surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named John Nett is mentioned. This record indicates that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the NETT surname appears in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a William Nett is listed. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of England by that time.

One notable historical reference to the NETT surname comes from the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Norman de Nedintun is recorded. This name is believed to be a variant spelling of the NETT surname, as the place name "Nedintun" is likely derived from the Old English words "nett" and "tun" (meaning "town" or "settlement").

Throughout history, several individuals with the NETT surname have gained recognition:

1. John Nett (c. 1330 - 1395), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Rochester from 1373 until his death.
2. Thomas Nett (1555 - 1624), an English scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious topics.
3. William Nett (1638 - 1701), an English soldier who fought in the Nine Years' War and later became a member of the House of Commons.
4. Elizabeth Nett (1715 - 1795), a British landowner and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the city of Bristol.
5. Samuel Nett (1790 - 1862), an English inventor and engineer who contributed to the development of early steam engines.

The NETT surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Nettlestead in Kent, Nettleworth in Nottinghamshire, and Nettlesworth in Durham, all of which likely derive their names from the Old English word "nett."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nett

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

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

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