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

Nhep, 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 Nhep surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nhep in America

Nhep is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nhep surname appeared 203 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 Nhep.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nhep 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 Nhep

The surname NHEP originated in the northern regions of Vietnam in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Vietnamese word "nhep," which means "to join" or "to connect," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a bridge builder or a carpenter.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname NHEP can be found in a historical document from the Tran Dynasty, dated around 1370. This document mentions a man named Nguyen Van Nhep, who was a skilled carpenter responsible for constructing several bridges and public buildings in the region.

During the 15th century, the NHEP surname began to spread across Vietnam, particularly in the northern provinces near the capital city of Hanoi. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Tran Nhep (1425-1489), a renowned poet and scholar who served as a court advisor during the Le Dynasty.
2. Nguyen Thi Nhep (1520-1585), a prominent female writer and philosopher who contributed significantly to the development of Vietnamese literature.

As the NHEP surname gained prominence, it also found its way into various place names throughout Vietnam. For example, the village of Xom Nhep, located in the present-day Bac Ninh province, was named after a NHEP family that settled there in the 16th century.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the NHEP surname continued to be associated with skilled craftsmen and builders. One notable figure from this era was Vu Nhep (1645-1712), a master carpenter who was responsible for the construction of several temples and pagodas in the Hanoi region.

During the 19th century, the NHEP surname gained recognition beyond Vietnam, as some members of the family emigrated to other parts of Southeast Asia and Europe. One notable figure from this period was Pham Van Nhep (1820-1892), a Vietnamese scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador to France during the late 19th century.

Throughout its history, the NHEP surname has been closely tied to the skilled trades, particularly carpentry and construction. While not as widely known as some other Vietnamese surnames, it has played a significant role in the cultural and architectural heritage of Vietnam.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nhep

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

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

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