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

Nettrouer, 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 Nettrouer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nettrouer in America

Nettrouer is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nettrouer surname appeared 166 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 Nettrouer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nettrouer 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 Nettrouer

The surname Nettrouer is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It likely derived from the Old French words "nette" meaning "clean" or "pure" and "rouer" meaning "to roll" or "to turn." This combination suggests the name may have initially referred to an occupation involving the cleaning or rolling of cloth or textiles.

One of the earliest known records of the Nettrouer name can be found in a 13th-century document from the village of Montpellier in southern France. The name appears as "Netruier," possibly indicating a variation in spelling or pronunciation from the original.

During the 14th century, the Nettrouer name began to spread throughout France, with records showing families in various regions, including Normandy, Brittany, and Burgundy. It's possible that some Nettrouer individuals may have been involved in the textile trade, which was a significant industry in many parts of France at the time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Nettrouer name was Jacques Nettrouer (1421-1489), a merchant and landowner from the city of Rouen in Normandy. Records indicate that he owned several properties and was involved in the local government.

Another prominent Nettrouer was Marie Nettrouer (1567-1643), a philanthropist from the town of Dijon in Burgundy. She was known for her charitable works and founded a hospice for the poor and sick in her hometown.

In the 17th century, the Nettrouer name appeared in various parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Germany, possibly due to migration or trade connections. One example is Jan Nettrouer (1623-1688), a Dutch merchant who lived in Amsterdam and was involved in the textile trade with France.

During the 18th century, the Nettrouer name continued to be present in France, with records showing individuals in various professions, such as Pierre Nettrouer (1721-1794), a lawyer from Paris, and Jeanne Nettrouer (1738-1807), a painter from Lyon.

As the centuries passed, the Nettrouer name spread further across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by individuals seeking new opportunities or fleeing conflicts. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the textile industry and occupations related to cleaning and rolling cloth in medieval France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nettrouer

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

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

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