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

Nuara, 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 Nuara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuara in America

Nuara is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuara surname appeared 136 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 Nuara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuara 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 Nuara

The surname "NUARA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. This surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it first appeared in various historical records.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name "NUARA" can be found in the Sicilian census records from the year 1290. This document lists several families bearing this surname, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

The name "NUARA" is thought to be derived from the Latin word "nurus," which means "daughter-in-law." It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who were related to their spouse's family, perhaps as a way to distinguish them from the main family line.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Nuara was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Palermo. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the name "NUARA" gained further recognition through the works of the Sicilian poet and playwright, Antonio Nuara (1520-1598). His literary contributions, which included plays and sonnets, were highly regarded and helped to spread the recognition of the surname beyond the island of Sicily.

In the 17th century, a family with the surname "NUARA" was recorded as residing in the town of Noto, located in the southeastern part of Sicily. This branch of the family was known for their involvement in the local wine trade and their vineyards were considered among the finest in the region.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname "NUARA" was Giuseppe Nuara (1780-1848), who was a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Palermo, including the Teatro Massimo, one of the largest opera houses in Italy.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "NUARA" has continued to be associated with various families and individuals across Sicily and other parts of Italy. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins and significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuara

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

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

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