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

Nickleberry, 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 Nickleberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nickleberry in America

Nickleberry is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nickleberry surname appeared 303 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 Nickleberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nickleberry 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 Nickleberry

The surname Nickleberry is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "nicol" and "ber," which together mean "dark berry." This could suggest that the name was originally given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near a patch of dark-colored berries or had a fondness for them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mention a John Nicolbery. Another early reference comes from the Gloucestershire Feet of Fines from 1396, which includes a Robert Nycolebury.

By the 15th century, the name had begun to appear in various forms, such as Nickelbury, Nickelbery, and Nickolbury, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that time. In 1456, a Thomas Nickelbury was recorded in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire.

One notable bearer of the Nickleberry name was Sir Henry Nickleberry (1524-1597), a prominent merchant and landowner from Wiltshire. He served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Chippenham during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of note was William Nickleberry (1672-1749), a clergyman from Oxfordshire who published several theological works and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Banbury for over 40 years.

In the 18th century, the name Nickleberry can be found in various parish records and court documents across England. For example, a John Nickleberry (1703-1781) was a successful farmer in Gloucestershire, while a Mary Nickleberry (1725-1792) was a schoolteacher in Warwickshire.

One of the most famous bearers of the Nickleberry name was Sir James Nickleberry (1789-1867), a renowned explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Middle East. His detailed accounts and collections of specimens made significant contributions to the fields of geography and natural history.

Although the Nickleberry surname is not among the most common in England, it has persisted over the centuries and can be found in various regions of the country, with concentrations in the West Midlands and the South West.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nickleberry

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

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

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