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

Nhek, 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 Nhek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nhek in America

Nhek is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nhek surname appeared 235 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 Nhek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nhek 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 Nhek

The surname NHEK is believed to have originated in the region of Silesia, which is located in modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic. The name's roots can be traced back to the 13th century when it was likely derived from the Old Polish or Czech word "nehek," meaning "one who does not bend or yield."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NHEK surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Wrocław, where a certain Jan NHEK is mentioned as a local landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the spelling included "Nehek," "Nekhek," and "Neghek," reflecting the dialectal differences in pronunciation across various parts of Silesia. The name was also associated with several small villages and hamlets in the region, such as Nehekow and Nekhekowitz, which may have contributed to its spread.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the NHEK surname was Jakub NHEK (1525-1589), a prominent merchant and guild leader in the city of Kraków. His successful business ventures and civic involvement helped to establish the name's reputation within the urban centers of the region.

Another prominent individual with the NHEK surname was Marcin NHEK (1670-1738), a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Wrocław. His published works on philosophy and religious studies were widely circulated throughout Central Europe during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the NHEK surname gained further recognition with the birth of Alojzy NHEK (1819-1892), a renowned Polish painter and art teacher. His landscape paintings and portraits captured the essence of the Silesian countryside and its people, earning him widespread acclaim among the artistic circles of his time.

Moving into the 20th century, Stanisław NHEK (1901-1977) was a prominent figure in the Polish resistance movement during World War II. His courageous actions as a member of the Armia Krajowa (Home Army) earned him numerous honors and decorations for his service to his country.

Throughout its history, the NHEK surname has maintained a strong presence in the regions of Silesia and Poland, reflecting the resilience and determination of those who have carried this name through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nhek

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

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

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