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

Nuila, 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 Nuila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuila in America

Nuila is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuila surname appeared 234 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 Nuila.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuila 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 Nuila

The surname NUILA is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "nullus," meaning "none" or "no one," which suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone who was considered insignificant or unimportant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NUILA can be found in the medieval Catalan manuscript known as the "Llibre Verd de Barcelona," dated around the 13th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the surname NUILA, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pere Nuila was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Valencia. His influence and wealth were documented in various historical records, solidifying the presence of the NUILA surname in the area.

During the 15th century, the NUILA family gained prominence in the town of Xàtiva, located in the province of Valencia. Historical records from that period mention a Juan Nuila, who served as a respected magistrate and played a significant role in the local governance.

The NUILA surname also appeared in the Balearic Islands, where a branch of the family settled in the 16th century. One notable individual from this lineage was Jaume Nuila, a renowned navigator and explorer who embarked on several voyages to the Americas during the Age of Exploration.

In the 17th century, a distinguished member of the NUILA family was Margarida Nuila, a prominent figure in the cultural and literary circles of Barcelona. She was renowned for her poetry and patronage of the arts, leaving a lasting impact on the city's cultural heritage.

Throughout the centuries, the NUILA surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Nuyla, Nuyla, and Nuilla, reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within the Iberian Peninsula. However, the core pronunciation and meaning of the name have remained consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuila

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

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

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