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UK surname

Nemes

A habitational name for someone from any of several minor locales in Romania so named.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Nemes surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 138, ranked #25,127, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include New Forest, Richmondshire and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nemes is 138 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

138

2016, ranked #25,127

Peak year

2016

138 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Nemes had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016, ranked #25,127.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Nemes surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nemes surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nemes 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
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 33 #34,377
1998 modern 35 #34,344
1999 modern 39 #34,058
2000 modern 40 #33,976
2001 modern 37 #34,082
2002 modern 40 #34,133
2003 modern 40 #34,215
2004 modern 35 #34,783
2005 modern 37 #34,815
2006 modern 46 #34,415
2007 modern 50 #34,347
2008 modern 55 #34,165
2009 modern 63 #33,751
2010 modern 83 #32,396
2011 modern 78 #32,819
2012 modern 105 #29,362
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 123 #27,206
2015 modern 131 #25,979
2016 modern 138 #25,127

Geography

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Where Nemes' 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 New Forest, Richmondshire, Haringey, Hertsmere and Coventry. 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 New Forest 022 New Forest
2 Richmondshire 002 Richmondshire
3 Haringey 036 Haringey
4 Hertsmere 012 Hertsmere
5 Coventry 042 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nemes

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nemes

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Nemes, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Nemes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Nemes 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Nemes 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

Nemes is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nemes falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Nemes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Nemes

The surname "NEMES" is believed to have originated in Hungary, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. This name is derived from the Hungarian word "nemes," which translates to "noble" or "aristocratic." It is likely that individuals bearing this surname were members of the nobility or gentry class in Hungary during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "NEMES" can be found in the Hungarian Deed Books, which were legal documents detailing land transactions and property ownership from the 13th to the 16th centuries. These records often mentioned individuals with the surname "NEMES," indicating their social status and landholdings.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Janos Nemes was a prominent figure in the court of King Matthias Corvinus, who ruled Hungary from 1458 to 1490. Janos Nemes served as a trusted advisor and diplomat, and his name is documented in several historical accounts from that era.

During the 16th century, a village called Nemes-Kürt (meaning "Noble Horn") existed in the region of Fejér County, Hungary. It is possible that some individuals bearing the surname "NEMES" originated from or had connections to this village, as place names were often incorporated into surnames during that period.

In the 17th century, a famous Hungarian poet and writer named Mihaly Nemes (1625-1686) gained recognition for his works, which included religious poems and historical narratives. His literary contributions helped to preserve the Hungarian language and culture during a time of foreign domination.

Another notable figure with the surname "NEMES" was Jozsef Nemes (1770-1848), a Hungarian landowner and politician who played a significant role in the Hungarian Reform Movement of the early 19th century. He advocated for the abolition of serfdom and the promotion of civil rights for all Hungarians, regardless of their social status.

The surname "NEMES" has also been associated with individuals from other Central European regions, such as Slovakia and Romania, where Hungarian influence and migration patterns have led to the spread of this name over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Nemes families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Nemes surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Nemes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Bolton in Lancashire leads with 1 Nemes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 666.67x.

Place Total Index
Great Bolton 1 666.67x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Nemes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Nemes households.

Occupation Count
Cotton Jack Frame Tenter 1

FAQ

Nemes surname: questions and answers

How common was the Nemes surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Nemes surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Nemes surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016. That gives Nemes a modern rank of #25,127.

What does the Nemes surname mean?

A habitational name for someone from any of several minor locales in Romania so named.

What does the Nemes map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Nemes 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.