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

Nulph, 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 Nulph surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nulph in America

Nulph is the 30570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nulph surname appeared 763 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 Nulph.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nulph 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 Nulph

The surname NULPH has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hnul" and "pyt", which collectively translate to "knoll pit" or "pit on a hill". This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near or worked at such a location.

The earliest recorded instances of the name NULPH can be found in various tax rolls and parish records from counties such as Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. One notable mention is in the Hundred Rolls of 1275, where a Richard Nulph is listed as a landowner in the village of Thorpe, Derbyshire.

Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Nullph, Nulphe, and Nulfey. These alterations were often due to regional dialects or the interpretation of scribes who recorded the name.

A notable figure bearing the NULPH surname was Sir John Nulph, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Nottingham who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds for the construction of a hospital and almshouses in the city.

In the 16th century, records show a Thomas Nulph who was a prominent figure in the wool trade in the town of Taunton, Somerset. He is mentioned in various business transactions and guild records from the period.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain William Nulph is recorded as serving in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He fought in several battles, including the decisive Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Nulph, born in 1712, who was a renowned author and playwright in London. Her most famous work was a satirical play titled "The Follies of Fashion", which critiqued the extravagances of high society at the time.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of Nulph resided in the village of Biddenden, Kent, where they were respected farmers and landowners. One member, George Nulph (1824-1902), was a local magistrate and served on the parish council for many years.

While the NULPH surname is not as common today, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, with its roots tracing back to medieval England and the various individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nulph

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

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

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