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

Nute, 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 Nute surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nute in America

Nute is the 33772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nute surname appeared 674 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 Nute.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nute 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 Nute

The surname Nute originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hnitu," which means "nut" or "hazelnut." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with hazelnut trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nute can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where a person named Richard Nute is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Curia Regis Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1214, which mentions a William Nute.

During the 13th century, the name appears to have spread to various parts of England, with records showing instances in counties such as Suffolk, Norfolk, and Lincolnshire. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a John Nute in Suffolk, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a Robert Nute in Norfolk.

In the 14th century, the surname Nute began to appear in various spellings, including Nute, Nutte, and Nott. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334 record a William Nutte in Lincolnshire, while the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 mention a John Nott in Yorkshire.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Nute was Robert Nute (c. 1550-1615), an English lawyer and member of the Inner Temple in London. He served as a Member of Parliament for Horsham in 1597 and was involved in various legal cases during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of note was Sir John Nute (c. 1580-1654), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Hampshire in 1626. He played a role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later switching allegiance to the Parliamentarians.

In the 17th century, the surname Nute spread to other parts of England, with records showing instances in counties such as Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Nute (c. 1640-1710), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Oxfordshire who served as a Justice of the Peace.

During the 18th century, the surname Nute continued to be found across various parts of England, with some instances also appearing in Scotland and Wales. One notable individual was William Nute (1717-1788), a successful farmer and landowner in Gloucestershire who served as a local magistrate.

In the 19th century, the surname Nute appeared in various areas of England, with some instances also found in Ireland and the United States. One notable figure was James Nute (1810-1890), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Liverpool who made significant contributions to local charities and educational institutions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nute

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

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

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