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

Nothdurft, 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 Nothdurft surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nothdurft in America

Nothdurft is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nothdurft surname appeared 316 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 Nothdurft.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nothdurft 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 Nothdurft

The surname Nothdurft originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in what is now southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It dates back to the Middle Ages, with records suggesting its use as early as the 13th century.

Nothdurft is derived from the Middle High German words "not" and "durft," which together translate to "need" or "necessity." The name likely referred to a person's occupation or trade, perhaps someone who provided essential goods or services to the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nothdurft name appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Augsburg, in present-day Bavaria, Germany. The document mentions a certain "Hans Nothdurft," a merchant or tradesman.

In the 16th century, the Nothdurft surname is found in various records from the region of Tyrol, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire and is now divided between modern-day Austria and Italy. A notable example is Johann Nothdurft, a prominent landowner and vintner born in Merano, Tyrol, in 1532.

The 17th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the Nothdurft name. One such figure was Georg Nothdurft (1628-1692), a Bavarian theologian and author who served as a priest in the city of Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, the Nothdurft family had established a presence in Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Graubünden. One notable member was Johann Jakob Nothdurft (1702-1778), a respected architect and builder who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

As the 19th century dawned, the Nothdurft name had spread across various parts of Europe, including regions of modern-day Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name from this era was Karl Nothdurft (1809-1877), a German painter and engraver born in the city of Munich.

Throughout its history, the Nothdurft surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting its origins as a descriptor of one's trade or necessity. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its roots remain firmly planted in the German-speaking areas of central and southern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nothdurft

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

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

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