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

Nitch, 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 Nitch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nitch in America

Nitch is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nitch surname appeared 195 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 Nitch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nitch 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 Nitch

The surname Nitch originates from England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "niche," which means a recess or hollow in a wall, often used for holding a statue or other ornament. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived or worked near such a niche or recess.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Nitch can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1273, which mentions a person named Richard le Niche. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling variations of the name.

In the late 14th century, the surname appeared in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire, where it was recorded as "Nyche." This variation highlights the fluidity of surname spellings during that period, reflecting regional dialects and individual preferences.

One notable historical figure bearing the Nitch surname was John Nitch, a prominent merchant from Bristol, England, who lived in the early 16th century. His name is recorded in various trade documents and financial records from that era, indicating his involvement in the thriving mercantile activities of the time.

Another individual of note was Thomas Nitch, born in 1625 in Wiltshire, England. He was a celebrated botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their cultivation. His work on plant classification and the establishment of botanical gardens earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the 18th century, the Nitch surname gained prominence through the achievements of William Nitch (1727-1801), a renowned architect and builder from London. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including St. George's Church in Bloomsbury and the Guildhall in the City of London.

The name Nitch has also been associated with places, such as the village of Nitch in Somerset, England, which likely derives its name from the same Old English root as the surname. Additionally, there are records of the name appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086, although the specific entries are not entirely clear due to the variations in spelling and transcription at the time.

These historical accounts and references underscore the longevity and significance of the Nitch surname, tracing its origins back to medieval England and highlighting its presence across various regions and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nitch

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

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

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