Explore the Family Name Noa
The meaning of Noa
1. Spanish: from the Biblical personal name Noah. 2. German (rarely Noä) and Jewish: variant of Noah. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Pedro, Arnoldo, Asterio, Mario, Orestes, Roberto, Angel, Argelio, Armando, Arnaldo, Dagoberto.
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How common is the last name Noa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Noa has changed significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Noa was the 25,221st most common surname in the United States, with 922 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the surname had risen in popularity, ranking as the 21,413th most common surname with an increase of 15.1%. The count of people with the name also increased by 32.43% to reach 1,221 individuals, which resulted in a proportion per 100k change of 20.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #21,413 | 15.1% |
| Count | 922 | 1,221 | 32.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.41 | 20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noa
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Noa also underwent shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the highest percentage of individuals with the surname Noa identified themselves as Hispanic (49.02%), followed by White (22.13%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (23.64%). By 2010, the percentage of Hispanics with the surname increased to 54.79%, representing an 11.77% change. Conversely, both the percentage of Whites and Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 22.28% and 15.82% respectively. Additionally, people identifying as two or more races using the surname grew significantly by 58.87% while there was a smaller growth of 41.84% in Black individuals. American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.02% | 54.79% | 11.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.64% | 19.9% | -15.82% |
| White | 22.13% | 17.2% | -22.28% |
| Two or More Races | 4.23% | 6.72% | 58.87% |
| Black | 0.98% | 1.39% | 41.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |