Explore the Family Name Noakes
The meaning of Noakes
English (southeastern): variant of Nokes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noakes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Noakes ranked 16,859th in popularity in the year 2000 but saw a slight decrease to the position of 17,322nd by 2010. Over this decade, the count of individuals with the Noakes surname increased by about 4.81%, from 1,558 individuals in 2000 to 1,633 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped slightly by 5.17% from 0.58 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,859 | #17,322 | -2.75% |
| Count | 1,558 | 1,633 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noakes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small shift in distribution over the decade. In 2000, the largest ethnic identity associated with the Noakes surname was White, at 87.80%, which decreased to 85.67% by 2010. The Black community saw an increase from 8.22% to 9.25%. The Hispanic identity also saw a significant growth of 36.11%, reaching 2.45% in 2010. Notably, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.37% and 0.80% of the Noakes population respectively. The representation of those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.28% to 1.47% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 85.67% | -2.43% |
| Black | 8.22% | 9.25% | 12.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.45% | 36.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.47% | 14.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |