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

Nybo, 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 Nybo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nybo in America

Nybo is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nybo surname appeared 386 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 Nybo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nybo 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 Nybo

The surname "NYBO" has its origins in Denmark, where it first appeared in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Danish word "nybo," which means "new resident" or "newcomer." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who had recently moved to a new area or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Danish Census Records of 1645, where a man named Niels Nybo was listed as a resident of Copenhagen. The name was also present in other historical documents from the same period, such as church records and land registries.

In the late 17th century, a man named Jens Nybo (born in 1673) gained recognition as a skilled shipbuilder in the town of Nyborg, located on the island of Funen. His craftsmanship and expertise contributed to the town's reputation as a center for shipbuilding at the time.

Another notable figure with the surname Nybo was Hans Nybo (1729-1801), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Skagen, located in the northern part of Jutland. He was known for his extensive trade dealings and his involvement in the local community.

In the 19th century, the name Nybo appeared in several literary works, including the writings of the Danish author and poet, Jens Christian Hostrup (1818-1892). One of his characters, a farmer named Peder Nybo, featured prominently in his novel "Erindringer fra Marselisborg Højskole" (Memories from Marselisborg High School).

Another individual of note was Niels Nybo (1842-1917), a respected teacher and educational reformer from the town of Svendborg. He played a significant role in promoting the concept of "free schools" (friskole) in Denmark, which allowed for greater autonomy and flexibility in educational curricula.

Throughout its history, the surname Nybo has been associated with various professions, from shipbuilders and merchants to educators and literary figures. While not as widespread as some other Danish surnames, it remains a recognizable name with deep roots in the country's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nybo

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

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

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