Explore the Family Name Denoble
The meaning of Denoble
1. Flemish (also De Noble) and Walloon (De Noble): status name for someone of high birth, or a nickname for someone who poses as a nobleman (see Noble), a cognate of French Lenoble, formed with the Dutch definite article de ‘the’. 2. Americanized form of Dutch De Nobel, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Denoble in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Denoble has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,249 but dropped to 52,482 in 2010, marking a 6.56% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 401 to 395, a 1.5% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #52,482 | -6.56% |
| Count | 401 | 395 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Denoble
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Denoble, as depicted in the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a prominent white majority. In 2000, 95.76% of those with the surname identified as white, decreasing marginally to 94.68% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 39%, up from 2% to 2.78%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals claiming two or more races dropped from 1.5% to zero. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remain unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.68% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.78% | 39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |