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

Nink, 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 Nink surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nink in America

Nink is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nink surname appeared 180 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 Nink.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nink 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 Nink

The surname NINK is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in historical records dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ninken," which means "to nod" or "to beckon." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who had a habit of nodding or beckoning, perhaps as a gesture of greeting or acknowledgment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NINK can be found in a document from the city of Cologne, dated 1287, which mentions a merchant named Johann Nink. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, the name NINK appeared in several other German cities, including Mainz and Frankfurt. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Ninck" or "Nincke," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable individual bearing the surname NINK was Hans Nink, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works, which included religious paintings and intricate engravings, can still be found in museums and collections throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the name NINK spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. In 1632, a Dutch merchant named Pieter Nink is recorded as having settled in London, where he established a successful trading business.

Another prominent figure with the surname NINK was Friedrich Nink, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1788 to 1857. He was a influential thinker in his time and wrote several books on ethics and moral philosophy.

By the 19th century, the NINK surname had also made its way to the United States, carried by German and Dutch immigrants seeking new opportunities in the New World. One notable American bearing the name was William Nink, a Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and later became a successful businessman in Ohio.

Throughout its long history, the surname NINK has been borne by a diverse range of individuals, from merchants and artists to scholars and soldiers. While its exact origins may be obscured by time, the name continues to hold a unique place in the rich tapestry of European and American family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nink

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

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

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