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UK surname

Nembhard

An Anglicization of the Jamaican surname Nembhard, derived from an African language and meaning uncertain.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Wandsworth and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nembhard is 432 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

425

2016, ranked #11,300

Peak year

2010

432 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 425 in 2016, ranked #11,300.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Nembhard surname distribution map

The map shows where the Nembhard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Nembhard surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nembhard over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 4 #32,658
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 272 #14,451
1998 modern 281 #14,506
1999 modern 291 #14,234
2000 modern 314 #13,516
2001 modern 321 #13,125
2002 modern 320 #13,414
2003 modern 337 #12,759
2004 modern 354 #12,358
2005 modern 352 #12,315
2006 modern 369 #11,965
2007 modern 392 #11,550
2008 modern 390 #11,693
2009 modern 414 #11,407
2010 modern 432 #11,262
2011 modern 419 #11,422
2012 modern 397 #11,780
2013 modern 411 #11,669
2014 modern 419 #11,592
2015 modern 428 #11,276
2016 modern 425 #11,300

Geography

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Where Nembhards are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Birmingham, Lambeth and Southwark. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Waltham Forest 022 Waltham Forest
2 Wandsworth 029 Wandsworth
3 Birmingham 041 Birmingham
4 Lambeth 016 Lambeth
5 Southwark 019 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nembhard

These lists show first names that appear often with the Nembhard surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nembhard

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Nembhard, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Nembhard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Nembhard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Nembhard is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Nembhard is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nembhard falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Nembhard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Nembhard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nembhard

The surname Nembhard originates from Jamaica and is believed to have derived from the French word "nombril," meaning "navel." This suggests that the name's origins may be traced back to the early French settlers and colonists who arrived in Jamaica in the 17th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the Nembhard name can be found in Jamaican parish records dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s. It is likely that the name underwent various spelling variations over time, such as Nombril, Nombrill, or Nembrill, before settling on its current form, Nembhard.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the Nembhard surname was John Nembhard, a plantation owner in Jamaica's St. Elizabeth Parish, who lived in the late 17th century. Another notable figure was Samuel Nembhard, a prominent merchant and landowner in Trelawny Parish during the mid-18th century.

Throughout the 19th century, the Nembhard family gained prominence as successful landowners and businessmen in Jamaica. One of the most well-known individuals was George Nembhard (1809-1878), a wealthy planter and advocate for Jamaican self-governance.

In the 20th century, the Nembhard name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of individuals like Basil Nembhard (1902-1989), a celebrated Jamaican musician and composer, and Neville Nembhard (1924-2019), a renowned Jamaican artist and sculptor.

Another notable figure is Claude Nembhard (born 1938), a former Jamaican politician and Member of Parliament who served as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in the 1980s. More recently, Marlon Nembhard (born 1981) has made a name for himself as a successful Jamaican sprinter and Olympic medalist.

While the Nembhard surname has its roots in Jamaica, it has since spread to other parts of the Caribbean and beyond, with individuals of this name making significant contributions in various fields, including politics, arts, and sports.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nembhard surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nembhard surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 425 in 2016. That gives Nembhard a modern rank of #11,300.

What does the Nembhard surname mean?

An Anglicization of the Jamaican surname Nembhard, derived from an African language and meaning uncertain.

What does the Nembhard map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Nembhard bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.