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

Ninemire, 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 Ninemire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ninemire in America

Ninemire is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ninemire surname appeared 198 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 Ninemire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ninemire 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 Ninemire

The surname NINEMIRE is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from an Old English place name, possibly referring to a settlement or village near a mere or lake. The name's spelling has evolved over time, with variants such as Ninemir, Ninemer, and Ninmore appearing in historical records.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Ninemare, suggesting the presence of the name in the 11th century.

During the 13th century, the surname NINEMIRE appears in various medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which document a William de Ninemare in 1265. This indicates the name's continued use and potential spread across different regions of England.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname NINEMIRE was Sir John Ninemire (1520-1592), a prominent English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers. He played a significant role in the expansion of trade between England and the Low Countries.

Another historical figure bearing this surname was Robert Ninemire (1680-1745), an English philosopher and author who wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and political theory. His works, including "A Treatise on the Nature of Virtue" and "Essays on Government," were influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the NINEMIRE surname gained further recognition with the birth of Emily Ninemire (1825-1901), a renowned British poet and advocate for women's rights. Her collection of poems, "Voices of the Unheard," was widely acclaimed and helped raise awareness about social injustices of the time.

Throughout its history, the NINEMIRE surname has been associated with various occupations, from landowners and merchants to philosophers and poets, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ninemire

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

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

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