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

Nuttle, 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 Nuttle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuttle in America

Nuttle is the 48995th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuttle surname appeared 430 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 Nuttle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nuttle 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 Nuttle

The surname NUTTLE has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "nut," referring to a nut tree or a nut grove. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or worked in an area abundant with nut trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NUTTLE can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a William Nuttle is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already established in the West Midlands region of England during that time period.

In the 14th century, the NUTTLE surname appeared in various legal and administrative records, such as the Court Rolls of Warwickshire, where a John Nuttle was listed in 1332. This suggests that the name had spread to other counties in the Midlands region of England.

The NUTTLE surname has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Nuttle, Nuttell, Nuttall, and Nuttill. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during those times.

One of the notable figures in history bearing the NUTTLE surname was Sir John Nuttle (1545-1620), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the Elizabethan era. He played a significant role in the development of the East India Company and was knighted by King James I in 1617.

Another individual of note was William Nuttle (1668-1735), a renowned clockmaker from Nottinghamshire, England. His craftsmanship and innovative designs in clockmaking were highly regarded during his lifetime, and his works are still sought after by collectors today.

In the 18th century, the NUTTLE surname gained recognition in the literary world with the writer and poet Mary Nuttle (1711-1783). Born in Gloucestershire, she published several volumes of poetry and was celebrated for her lyrical compositions.

During the 19th century, the NUTTLE name was associated with the industrial revolution, with Thomas Nuttle (1789-1872) being a prominent figure in the textile industry in Lancashire. He established a successful cotton mill and was known for his innovations in textile manufacturing processes.

Another noteworthy individual was Sir Robert Nuttle (1845-1923), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Victorian era. He rose through the ranks and was awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military honor, for his bravery during the Second Anglo-Afghan War in 1879.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuttle

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

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

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