Explore the Family Name Nerud
The meaning of Nerud
Czech: nickname for a surly fellow, from the adjective nerudný ‘surly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nerud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nerud saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,297th and fell to 96,799th in 2010, representing a 13.48% decline. The total count of people with the Nerud surname also dropped from 204 in 2000 to 188 in 2010, indicating a 7.84% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Nerud per 100k people dwindled by 25%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #96,799 | -13.48% |
| Count | 204 | 188 | -7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nerud
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Nerud surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, which increased slightly from 98.04% in 2000 to 98.94% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period. It should be noted that any values marked as "(S)" have been suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 98.94% | 0.92% |
| 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% |