Explore the Family Name Noboa
The meaning of Noboa
Spanish: altered form of Galician Nóvoa (see Novoa). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Carlos, Julio, Jose, Alvaro, Fernando, Juan, Ana, Bolivar, Francisco, Gonzalo, Jacinto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noboa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Noboa has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,126th most common surname, but by 2010, it moved up to 25,989th - an improvement of 16.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew considerably from 705 to 944, a rise of 33.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Noboa per 100k increased by 23.08%, moving from 0.26 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #25,989 | 16.5% |
| Count | 705 | 944 | 33.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.32 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noboa
Regarding ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Noboa identify as Hispanic, accounting for 90.21% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 91.10% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as White decreased marginally from 7.94% to 7.73%. Notably, there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a reduction in those identifying with two or more races: from 1.28% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.21% | 91.1% | 0.99% |
| White | 7.94% | 7.73% | -2.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |