Explore the Family Name Nobis
The meaning of Nobis
German: nickname of disputed origin: Nobis was a euphemism for the devil; alternatively, the name may be taken from Nobiskrüge (‘Nobis taverns’), a term denoting an outlying tavern, on the edge of civilization. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Fritz, Gunter, Siegried.
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How common is the last name Nobis in the United States?
The surname Nobis saw a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 40,465th in terms of popularity and had 509 bearers. By 2010, it dropped to the 44,500th spot with only 483 individuals carrying the name, marking a decrease of nearly 10% in rank and over 5% in count. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also decreased by about 16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #44,500 | -9.97% |
| Count | 509 | 483 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nobis
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Nobis surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of bearers are of White ethnicity, making up 97.05% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 96.27% in 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent who carried the surname disappeared entirely between these years. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races fell by approximately 47%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation emerged in 2010, while there were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.27% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.04% | -46.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |