2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Nussear
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to the German word "nuss" meaning nut.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Nussear. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nussear surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Nussear in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nussear, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nussear
The surname NUSSEAR has its origins in the Rhineland region of Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "nussbauer," which translates to "nut farmer" or "grower of nuts." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in the cultivation of nuts, such as hazelnuts or walnuts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the NUSSEAR surname can be found in the town records of Boppard, a picturesque town along the Rhine River, in the year 1587. Here, a certain Hans NUSSEAR is mentioned as a landowner and farmer, lending credence to the theory of the name's agricultural origins.
In the 17th century, the NUSSEAR name began to spread across the German states, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. Johannes NUSSEAR, born in 1624 in Mainz, was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy. His contemporary, Wilhelm NUSSEAR (1639-1712), was a skilled architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the Palatinate region.
As the centuries progressed, the NUSSEAR name also found its way into other European countries. In the late 18th century, a Dutch merchant named Pieter NUSSEAR established a successful trading company in Amsterdam, dealing in exotic goods from the Far East. His son, Adriaan NUSSEAR (1780-1848), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the city's mercantile circles.
In the 19th century, the NUSSEAR surname gained recognition in the world of arts and literature. The German novelist and poet, Theodor NUSSEAR (1822-1892), was widely acclaimed for his vivid descriptions of rural life and the beauty of the Rhineland landscape. His works, such as "Rheinische Dorfgeschichten" (Tales from the Rhenish Villages), remain cherished classics of German literature.
Another notable NUSSEAR was the Austrian composer and conductor, Gustav NUSSEAR (1860-1938). Born in Vienna, he was a renowned figure in the city's vibrant musical scene and was celebrated for his operas and symphonic works, which drew inspiration from Germanic folklore and legends.
While the NUSSEAR surname may not be as common as some others, its rich history and diverse origins across Europe serve as a testament to the fascinating stories and lives of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nussear
Among Census respondents with the surname Nussear, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Nussear bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Nussear surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nussear
Nussear appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,071 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-10 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,531 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,071 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 9,531 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Nussear surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #151,639 | -6.7% |
| Count | 117 | 107 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nussear bearers went from 117 to 107 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 9,531 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #151,639.
FAQ
Nussear surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nussear?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Nussear. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Nussear?
Nussear ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Nussear. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Nussear.
Has Nussear become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nussear went from 117 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Nussear?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nussear, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nussear in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nussear appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Nussear (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Nussear mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to the German word "nuss" meaning nut. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Nussear (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Nussear?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Nussear, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.