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

Nutting, 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 Nutting surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nutting in America

Nutting is the 13073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nutting surname appeared 2,349 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nutting.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nutting 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 Nutting

The surname Nutting is of English origin, derived from the medieval occupation of gathering nuts, specifically hazelnuts, from the forests and woodlands. The name first emerged in the 13th century, with early recordings in various forms such as Nuttere, Nuttar, and Nutteman.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record of landholders in England, there is mention of a Walter le Nutter residing in Norfolk. This is one of the earliest documented instances of the surname. The name's association with the gathering of nuts is further evidenced by its appearance in the Huntingdonshire Subsidy Rolls of 1327, which list a John le Nuttere.

The Nutting surname has its roots in various regions of England, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire, areas known for their abundant forests and woodlands. The name's prevalence in these areas likely stems from the importance of nut gathering as a means of sustenance and income during medieval times.

One notable individual bearing the Nutting surname was John Nutting, born in 1675 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. He was a prominent figure in the American colonies and served as a military officer during King William's War and Queen Anne's War. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of New England.

Another historical figure was Rufus Nutting, born in 1788 in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was a respected Baptist minister and author, known for his works on theological subjects. His son, Gallusha Aaron Nutting, born in 1822, followed in his father's footsteps and became a prominent Baptist clergyman and educator.

In the realm of literature, Mary Adelaide Nutting, born in 1858 in Waterville, Maine, made significant contributions as a pioneer in the field of nursing education. She founded the first educational program for nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital and played a vital role in establishing nursing as a respected profession.

The Nutting surname also has ties to England's aristocracy. Sir John Nutting, born in 1856, was a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of Jamaica from 1888 to 1897. He was knighted in 1897 for his distinguished service.

Throughout its history, the Nutting surname has been associated with various occupations, from nut gatherers and farmers to clergymen, educators, and diplomats. Its origins in the medieval forests of England have evolved into a name carried by individuals who have left their mark across various fields and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nutting

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

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

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