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

Nimely, 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 Nimely surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nimely in America

Nimely is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nimely surname appeared 201 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 Nimely.

The history of the last name Nimely

The surname NIMELY originated in the region of Normandy, France during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "nimel," which means "nimble" or "agile." This name likely referred to someone who was quick on their feet or had a lively personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NIMELY surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Nimeli," reflecting the spelling variations common during that era.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Gervaise NIMELY was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, a historical record of taxation. He was a landowner and likely held a position of influence within the local community.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent Italian scholar and humanist named Giovanni NIMELY (1457-1522) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. He was a renowned professor at the University of Padua and authored several influential works.

In the 17th century, a French explorer named Jacques NIMELY (1623-1687) was among the early settlers in the colony of New France, now known as Quebec, Canada. He played a crucial role in establishing trade routes and fostering relations with indigenous communities.

Another notable individual with the NIMELY surname was William NIMELY (1789-1862), an English author and journalist who wrote extensively on political and social issues during the Victorian era. His works provided insightful commentary on the changing landscape of 19th-century Britain.

Throughout history, the NIMELY surname has been associated with various locations, including the village of Nimeley in Gloucestershire, England, and the town of Nimelitz in the Czech Republic, both of which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nimely

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

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 Nimely 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.

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

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