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

Nuanes, 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 Nuanes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuanes in America

Nuanes is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuanes surname appeared 407 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 Nuanes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuanes 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 Nuanes

The surname NUANES is a rare and intriguing name with a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. Its origins are believed to be rooted in the Basque region, where it likely derived from the Basque word "nuan," meaning "shade" or "nuance." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived in a shady or nuanced area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NUANES surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document compiled in the 14th century during the reign of Pedro I of Castile. This document mentions a certain Rodrigo Nuanes, a landowner in the province of Burgos.

In the 15th century, the NUANES name appears in various historical records from the Kingdom of Aragon. Notably, a Juan Nuanes was a prominent merchant and banker who facilitated trade between Aragon and the Mediterranean region during the reign of Alfonso V of Aragon (1396-1458).

As the centuries progressed, the NUANES surname spread beyond the Iberian Peninsula, carried by individuals who migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure was Diego Nuanes de Avendaño (1594-1688), a Spanish-born explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Coast of North America.

Another individual of note was María Nuanes y Ramírez (1718-1792), a celebrated poet and playwright from Seville, Spain, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Enlightenment period. Her plays and poems often explored themes of love, honor, and societal norms.

In the 19th century, the NUANES surname gained prominence in the field of art and architecture. Francisco Nuanes (1834-1903) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones and the Banco de España.

While the NUANES surname is not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has left an indelible mark on history, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including exploration, literature, and architecture. The name's rich heritage and ties to the Basque region continue to fascinate linguists and historians alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuanes

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

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

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