Explore the Family Name Nutbrown
The meaning of Nutbrown
English (Yorkshire): nickname referring to the coloring of a person’s hair or skin, from Middle English note-broun ‘nut-brown’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nutbrown in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nutbrown has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 125,639 in 2000 to 119,508 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.88%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 15.08%, growing from 126 in 2000 to 145 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the Nutbrown surname per 100,000 population remained unchanged at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #119,508 | 4.88% |
| Count | 126 | 145 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nutbrown
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Nutbrown surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded Nutbrowns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight increase in those who identified as White. In 2000, 98.41% of Nutbrowns identified as White, and this figure rose to 100% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 100% | 1.62% |
| 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% |