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

Nimrod, 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 Nimrod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nimrod in America

Nimrod is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nimrod surname appeared 285 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 Nimrod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nimrod 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 Nimrod

The surname Nimrod originates from the Hebrew name Nimrod, which is found in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The name is believed to have originated from the ancient Mesopotamian region, which is now part of modern-day Iraq.

The name Nimrod is derived from the Hebrew word "marad," which means "rebel" or "to rebel." According to the biblical account, Nimrod was a great-grandson of Noah and was described as a mighty hunter and a powerful ruler who established an empire in the ancient city of Babylon.

While the name Nimrod does not appear in many historical records outside of the Bible, it has been referenced in various literary works and historical accounts over the centuries. One notable example is the 12th-century Jewish philosopher and scholar, Maimonides, who mentioned Nimrod in his writings.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Nimrod can be traced back to the 13th century in England. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Sir John Nimrod, who lived during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307). Another early bearer of the name was William Nimrod, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Nimrod. One of the most famous was the American hunter and conservationist, Robert Nimrod (1823-1886), who was known for his expertise in hunting and his efforts to promote sustainable hunting practices.

Another notable individual was Sir John Nimrod (1777-1834), a British army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was later appointed as the Governor of the British West Indies. Additionally, there was a British painter named Edward Nimrod (1818-1888), who was known for his landscapes and genre paintings.

The name Nimrod has also been used in various place names, such as Nimrod, Arkansas, and Nimrod, West Virginia, both of which were named after the biblical figure.

While the surname Nimrod is relatively uncommon, it has a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in relation to its biblical origins and its association with hunting and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nimrod

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

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

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