Explore the Family Name Noche
The meaning of Noche
1. Spanish: nickname from noche ‘night’, from Latin noctem. 2. Galician: habitational name from a place called Noche in Lugo province, from the medieval personal name Naustus.
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How common is the last name Noche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Noche has seen a noticeable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,676th and rose to 62,903rd place in 2010, marking an improvement of around 21.05%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew by 43.24%, from 222 people in 2000 to 318 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Noche per 100,000 also increased by 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #62,903 | 21.05% |
| Count | 222 | 318 | 43.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noche
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Noche shows intriguing changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Most bearers of the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, maintaining a consistent percentage of around 72.97% in 2000 and 72.96% in 2010. Individuals reporting two or more races saw a substantial increase of 83.33%, from 3.60% in 2000 to 6.60% in 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 41.80% and 41.24% respectively. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation increased by 30.33%, and a new category emerged as 1.89% identified as Black in 2010 which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.97% | 72.96% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 6.76% | 8.81% | 30.33% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 6.6% | 83.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.56% | 5.03% | -41.24% |
| White | 8.11% | 4.72% | -41.8% |
| Black | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |