Explore the Family Name Nazarenus
The meaning of Nazarenus
German: surname adopted with reference to Latin Nazarenus ‘of or pertaining to Nazareth’, the birthplace of Christ. This is one of the German surnames that became established in the Volga basin in Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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How common is the last name Nazarenus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nazarenus saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 79,676th in popularity with 222 people bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had moved up slightly to rank 79,598 and the count increased to 239, indicating a change of 7.66%. Despite this increase in popularity, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #79,598 | 0.1% |
| Count | 222 | 239 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nazarenus
The ethnic identity associated with the Nazarenus surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is largely White. In 2000, 97.3% of those with the surname were identified as White, and this figure increased to 99.16% by 2010, showing a change of 1.91%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no significant presence among individuals with the Nazarenus surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 99.16% | 1.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |