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

Nutall, 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 Nutall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nutall in America

Nutall is the 45412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nutall surname appeared 471 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 Nutall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nutall 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 Nutall

The surname Nutall has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "hnutu" meaning "nut" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "recess." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived in a secluded area known for its abundance of nut trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Nuthall." This ancient record lists individuals and landholdings throughout England at the time of the Norman Conquest.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Nutall, Nuttall, Nuttall, and Nuttell. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and the influence of local dialects.

One notable bearer of the Nutall surname was Sir John Nuttall (c. 1537-1597), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1594. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during the Elizabethan era.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859), an English botanist and zoologist who made significant contributions to the study of North American flora and fauna. He is credited with identifying and naming numerous plant and animal species, many of which bear his name as part of their scientific classification.

In the literary world, Jeff Nuttall (1933-2004) was an English poet, novelist, and artist associated with the British Underground movement of the 1960s. His works explored themes of counterculture and rebellion, reflecting the spirit of that era.

The Nutall surname has also been associated with several place names throughout England, such as Nuttall in Lancashire, Nuttall Green in Cheshire, and Nuttall Lane in Derbyshire. These locations likely derived their names from the presence of individuals or families bearing the Nutall surname in those areas.

Throughout the centuries, the Nutall name has been carried across different parts of the world due to migration and exploration. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the surname has since become more widespread, with bearers making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nutall

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

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

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