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

Nettleton, 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 Nettleton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nettleton in America

Nettleton is the 14316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nettleton surname appeared 2,090 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nettleton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nettleton 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 Nettleton

The surname Nettleton originates from England and dates back to the 11th century. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Nettleton, which refers to various locations in several counties across England, including Lincolnshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. The name itself is a combination of the Old English words "netel" (meaning nettle) and "tun" (meaning farm or settlement), indicating a settlement or area where nettles grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Nettleton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Neteltone" in reference to a settlement in Lincolnshire. This entry suggests that the surname was already established in this region by the late 11th century.

The Nettleton surname gained prominence in the 13th and 14th centuries, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Sir John Nettleton (c. 1260-1330), a prominent landowner and knight from Wiltshire, who served under King Edward I and participated in military campaigns in Scotland and France.

In the 15th century, the Nettleton family held significant influence in Oxfordshire. John Nettleton (c. 1420-1490) was a respected lawyer and served as a Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in 1459. His son, Thomas Nettleton (c. 1450-1520), was a prominent merchant and benefactor who funded the construction of a chapel in the village of Swinbrook, Oxfordshire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Nettleton surname continued to be associated with various notable figures. One such individual was Sir John Nettleton (c. 1550-1624), a wealthy merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1597. Another notable Nettleton was Robert Nettleton (c. 1620-1688), a Puritan minister and author who emigrated to America and played a significant role in the early development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

In the 18th century, John Nettleton (1687-1757) was a prominent English clergyman and author, known for his theological writings and sermons. Additionally, Thomas Nettleton (1745-1822) was a respected lawyer and judge, serving as a Justice of the King's Bench in England.

The Nettleton surname has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, including explorers, authors, politicians, and military figures, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nettleton

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

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

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