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

Nusz, 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 Nusz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nusz in America

Nusz is the 43885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nusz surname appeared 491 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 Nusz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nusz 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 Nusz

The surname NUSZ is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Poznan, a historic city located in western Poland. The etymology of NUSZ can be linked to the old Polish word "nuz," which translates to "well" or "now," suggesting a connection to a specific location or an exclamation used by early bearers of the name.

Historical records indicate that the earliest known mention of the NUSZ surname can be found in the Polish church registers from the late 16th century. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Jan NUSZ, who was born in the village of Gniezno, near Poznan, in 1582. Another notable early bearer of the NUSZ name was Maciej NUSZ, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the town of Leszno in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the NUSZ surname gained prominence with Franciszek NUSZ (1700-1784), a renowned Polish scholar and philosopher. His works on ethics and moral philosophy had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time. Another noteworthy figure was Józef NUSZ (1759-1841), a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the prestigious Kazimierzowski Palace.

During the 19th century, the NUSZ name spread beyond Poland's borders. One prominent bearer was Karolina NUSZ (1808-1888), a German-born writer and poet who gained recognition for her contributions to the literary scene of her time. Across the Atlantic, Ignacy NUSZ (1839-1912) was a Polish immigrant to the United States who became a successful businessman and philanthropist in Chicago.

In the early 20th century, the NUSZ name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Maksymilian NUSZ (1901-1968), a Polish mathematician and professor whose research in algebraic topology and differential geometry garnered international acclaim.

While the NUSZ surname may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural heritage of Poland, a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancestral name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nusz

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

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

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