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

Nham, 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 Nham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nham in America

Nham is the 38691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nham surname appeared 571 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 Nham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nham 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 Nham

The surname NHAM is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in the region of England. It is thought to have derived from an Old English word 'ham,' which means 'homestead' or 'village.' This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by someone who lived in or near a small settlement or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NHAM can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties in England compiled in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. This reference suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name NHAM appeared in various historical records and manuscripts. For instance, a William NHAM is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1195, indicating that the name was present in that county during the 12th century.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name NHAM was Sir John NHAM, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several battles against the French, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Robert NHAM, an English clergyman who lived in the 15th century. He served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1445 to 1472 and was known for his efforts in promoting education and supporting the construction of churches and other religious buildings.

In the 16th century, a notable NHAM was Thomas NHAM, a merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, England. He was born in 1523 and made significant contributions to the city, including funding the construction of almshouses and supporting educational initiatives.

The name NHAM has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Hamworth in Dorset, which may have derived from the combination of 'ham' and a personal name, suggesting a connection between the surname and specific locations.

While the surname NHAM has its roots in England, it is important to note that variations in spelling and pronunciation may have occurred as the name spread to other regions and countries over time, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nham

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

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

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