Explore the Family Name Nobrega
The meaning of Nobrega
Portuguese (Nóbrega): habitational name from the former juridical district Terra da Nóbrega. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Jorge, Americo, Luis, Alberto, Christiano, Fernando, Filipe, Gilberto, Julio, Lino. Portuguese Agostinho.
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How common is the last name Nobrega in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nobrega has seen a slight shift in its popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 30,229th most common name, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 31,107th position, marking a decline of 2.9%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Nobrega surname increased from 731 to 746, indicating a growth of 2.05% over the decade. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.41%, moving from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #31,107 | -2.9% |
| Count | 731 | 746 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nobrega
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for the Nobrega surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity remained White, though it did see a small decrease from 85.5% in 2000 to 84.18% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 18.28% over the same period, rising from 4.65% to 5.5%. Additionally, there was significant growth in individuals identifying as Black - up 73.31% to 6.17% in 2010. The 'two or more races' category saw a decrease of 41.70%, going down from 5.06% to 2.95%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Nobrega surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 84.18% | -1.54% |
| Black | 3.56% | 6.17% | 73.31% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 5.5% | 18.28% |
| Two or More Races | 5.06% | 2.95% | -41.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |