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

Nottingham, 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 Nottingham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nottingham in America

Nottingham is the 7944th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nottingham surname appeared 4,165 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nottingham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nottingham 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 Nottingham

The surname Nottingham is an English locational surname that originated in the medieval county of Nottinghamshire. It is derived from the Old English words "Snotingaham," which translates to "the homestead or village of Snot's people."

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Snotingeham." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century, likely referring to people who lived in or came from the town of Nottingham.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Notingham," "de Notyngham," and "de Notingheham," reflecting the evolution of the English language and the influence of Norman scribes.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was William de Notingham, a prominent landowner who lived in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was John de Notyngham, a 14th-century cleric and author who wrote several theological works.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the spelling of the surname became more standardized as "Nottingham." Sir John Nottingham (1537-1623) was a notable figure of this era, serving as Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas in England.

In the 17th century, Edward Nottingham (1627-1691) was a prominent English lawyer and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of England under King William III.

The 18th century saw the rise of Heneage Nottingham (1719-1786), a British politician and diplomat who served as Secretary of State for the Northern Department.

In the 19th century, John Nottingham (1787-1863) was a prominent English industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the Nottinghamshire lace industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Nottingham has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, lawyers, clergymen, and industrialists. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval town of Nottingham, and its evolution reflects the changing linguistic and cultural landscape of England over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nottingham

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

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

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