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

Ninham, 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 Ninham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ninham in America

Ninham is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ninham surname appeared 233 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 Ninham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ninham 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 Ninham

The surname NINHAM is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small hamlet or village in one of the southern counties of England, such as Sussex or Kent.

One theory suggests that NINHAM is derived from the Old English words "nyn" meaning "nine" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." This could indicate that the surname originated from a place that was once referred to as the "ninth homestead" or the "ninth village" in a particular area.

Another possibility is that NINHAM is a variation of the place name "Newnham," which itself is derived from the Old English words "neowne" meaning "new" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." This would suggest that the surname may have originated from a place that was known as the "new homestead" or "new village" at the time of its founding.

Historical records show that the NINHAM surname appears in various medieval documents, although references are relatively scarce due to the rarity of the name. One notable mention is found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex from the late 12th century, where a certain Richard de Ninham is listed as a landowner.

In the 14th century, a John Ninham is recorded as a resident of the village of Peasmarsh in East Sussex, England. This may indicate that the surname had its origins in that region.

Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find a record of a William Ninham who was born in the village of Goudhurst, Kent, in 1537. He later became a prominent figure in the local community and served as a church warden for many years.

Another notable bearer of the NINHAM surname was Thomas Ninham, born in 1612 in the town of Rye, East Sussex. He was a successful merchant and shipowner, and his name appears in various maritime records of the time.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of Ninham resided in the village of Hartfield, East Sussex. One member, John Ninham (1745-1823), was a respected farmer and landowner in the area.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the NINHAM surname, highlighting its long-standing presence in the southern counties of England, particularly in Sussex and Kent. While the exact origins of the name remain somewhat uncertain, its connection to place names and its enduring legacy over centuries are well-documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ninham

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

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

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