Explore the Family Name Nemeth
The meaning of Nemeth
1. Hungarian (Németh): ethnic name from Hungarian német ‘German’, a loanword from Slavic languages (see Nemec). This form of the surname is also common in some of the neighboring countries, especially in Slovakia and Austria. Compare Nameth and Nemet. 2. Jewish (from Hungary; Németh): from Hungarian német ‘German’ (see 1 above), denoting a migrant from Germany. Alternatively, an adoption of 1 as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used surname Deutsch. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Zoltan, Geza, Imre, Sandor, Andras, Attila, Bela, Kalman, Miklos, Vilmos, Dezso.
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How common is the last name Nemeth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nemeth has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nemeth was ranked as the 4002nd most popular surname, compared to a slightly lower rank of 4241 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.97% in its ranking. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Nemeth surname increased by 2.6% during the same period, rising from 8150 in 2000 to 8362 in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.29%, moving from 3.02 to 2.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,002 | #4,241 | -5.97% |
| Count | 8,150 | 8,362 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.02 | 2.83 | -6.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nemeth
The ethnic identity associated with the Nemeth name also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Nemeth surname identified as White (96.33%). This majority remained in 2010, though it decreased slightly to 95.20%. During this decade, the percentage of Nemeths identifying as Hispanic saw the greatest increase, growing by 64.60%. There was also an increase in Asian/Pacific Islander representation in the Nemeth family, up 50.00%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased, up 16.51%. Conversely, the percentage of Nemeths who identified as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native reduced by 33.33% and 58.82% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.2% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.65% | 64.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.27% | 16.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.48% | 50% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0.32% | -33.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.17% | 0.07% | -58.82% |
Nemeth ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Nemeth is Eastern European, which comprises 25.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (25.4%) and British & Irish (23.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Greek & Balkan, Spanish & Portuguese, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 25.7% |
| French & German | 25.4% |
| British & Irish | 23.0% |
| Other | 25.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Nemeth
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Nemeth have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 52.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 52.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 52.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 51.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 51.90% |
What Nemeth haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Nemeth is I-S17250, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-S17250 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include E-V13 and R-CTS1211, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Nagy, Seidel, Hoffman, Toth, Wolf, Mayer, Farkas, Schmidt, Bauer, Jacobs.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Nemeth surname are: H1, H, U5a1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Nemeth have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Nemeth" Surname 55.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Nemeth" Surname 27.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Nemeth" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Nemeth" Surname 17.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Nemeth?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Nemeth are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition