Explore the Family Name Noak
The meaning of Noak
1. Germanized form of Sorbian and Polish Nowak 1, and Czech Novák (see Novak), both meaning ‘newcomer’. Compare Noack. 2. English: variant of Nock.
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How common is the last name Noak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Noak saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Noak was ranked 82,344th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it slipped to the 83,541st position, indicating a -1.45% change. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname mildly increased from 213 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 5.63%. The proportion of the Noak surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #83,541 | -1.45% |
| Count | 213 | 225 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noak
Observing the ethnicity distribution for the Noak surname, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority identifies as White. This ethnic identity rose slightly from 90.14% in 2000 to 92% in 2010. Interestingly, while there was no recorded Hispanic identity associated with the Noak surname in 2000, by 2010, 3.56% identified as such. Conversely, those identifying as Black reduced dramatically from 6.57% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010, marking a decline of 52.66%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the Noak surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.14% | 92% | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.56% | 0% |
| Black | 6.57% | 3.11% | -52.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |