Explore the Family Name Noar
The meaning of Noar
English: variant of Nore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Noar has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 141,788 in terms of popularity with 108 individuals bearing this last name, which equated to about 0.04 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 158,432 with only 102 individuals maintaining this surname, dropping the proportion to 0.03 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall decrease in popularity of about 11.74% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,788 | #158,432 | -11.74% |
| Count | 108 | 102 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noar
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Noar, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased slightly from 86.11% in 2000 to 89.22% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 5.56% to 4.90%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Noar surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.11% | 89.22% | 3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 5.56% | 4.9% | -11.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |