Explore the Family Name Nemes
The meaning of Nemes
1. Hungarian; Romanian (Nemeş): from the Hungarian adjective nemes ‘possessing noble rights and privileges’, used as a title for a member of the nobility; as a surname it may be a status name, sometimes denoting a servant of a nobleman, or possibly a nickname for an honorable or distinguished-looking person. In Romanian, nemeş is also a status name denoting an untitled landowner (in Moldova). This surname is also found in Slovakia, where it is mainly spelled Nemeš. The latter spelling is also found in Croatia and Slovenia. 2. Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname, or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Jeno, Aladar, Arpad, Dezso, Janos, Katalin, Miklos, Tibor. Romanian Vasile, Dorel, Ilie, Petru, Rodica.
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How common is the last name Nemes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nemes saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nemes ranked as the 23,986th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to the 24,934th position, representing a change of -3.95 percent. The overall count of individuals with this surname, however, increased marginally from 982 in 2000 to 997 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.53 percent. Nevertheless, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname decreased by -5.56 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,986 | #24,934 | -3.95% |
| Count | 982 | 997 | 1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nemes
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nemes also experienced some changes. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Nemes surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 95.93 percent and 94.38 percent respectively. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.22 percent in 2000 to 3.21 percent in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying themselves as two or more races, from 2.04 percent in 2000 to 1.4 percent in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals remained almost constant, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 94.38% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 3.21% | 163.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.4% | -31.37% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.6% | -1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |