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

Nickelberry, 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 Nickelberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nickelberry in America

Nickelberry is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nickelberry surname appeared 312 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 Nickelberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nickelberry 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 Nickelberry

The surname Nickelberry has its origins in medieval England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "nicol" and "berry," which translates to "dark berry" or "blackberry." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a dark complexion or perhaps someone who lived near a blackberry patch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nickelberry can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1275, which mention a Richard Nickelberry. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Nicholbery and Nickelbyry, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379 list a John Nickelbyry, indicating the presence of the surname in that region.

During the 15th century, the name Nickelberry gained prominence in the county of Norfolk. The Norfolk Musters of 1522 include a Thomas Nickelberry, who served as a soldier under King Henry VIII. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524 record a William Nickelberry from the same county.

One notable bearer of the surname Nickelberry was Sir Thomas Nickelberry (1510-1578), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Lincolnshire. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a Justice of the Peace during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of historical significance was John Nickelberry (1645-1721), a renowned clockmaker from London. His intricate and beautifully crafted clocks were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

In the 18th century, the Nickelberry surname appeared in various parish records throughout England, indicating its continued presence. One such record is the baptism of Mary Nickelberry in 1712 at St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

As the centuries progressed, the Nickelberry name spread across different regions of England and even migrated to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. Notable bearers of the surname include author and poet Elizabeth Nickelberry (1792-1868), who published several works during the Romantic era, and Sir William Nickelberry (1825-1901), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester.

While the Nickelberry surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and unique origins continue to captivate genealogists and historians alike, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who bore this distinctive name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nickelberry

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

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

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