Explore the Family Name Noda
The meaning of Noda
1. Japanese: written 野田 ‘rice paddy in the field’. This is a common placename and surname throughout Japan. 2. Spanish (Canary Islands): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Masao, Akira, Koichi, Koji, Makoto, Masaaki, Mikiko, Minoru, Shinichiro, Takeshi, Yuji, Yukio. Spanish Blanca, Carlos, Felipe, Isidra, Jose, Lazara, Pedro, Ricardo, Adelfa, Andres, Atilio, Aurea.
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How common is the last name Noda in the United States?
The surname Noda has seen a mild increase in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the surname moved up from 19,828 in 2000 to 19,590 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 1.2%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased by almost 10%, from 1,255 in 2000 to 1,377 in 2010. Interestingly, despite the rise in numbers, the proportion of the Noda surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,828 | #19,590 | 1.2% |
| Count | 1,255 | 1,377 | 9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noda
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Noda, the Decennial U.S. Census reports changes between 2000 and 2010. There was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 48.21% to 42.63%. At the same time, there was a significant increase (36.68%) in those reporting two or more races, rising from 3.19% to 4.36%. The percentage of people identifying as White with the Noda surname decreased by 22.34%, while the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 21.14%. It's important to note that for the Black category and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the figures were either at zero or suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 48.21% | 42.63% | -11.57% |
| Hispanic | 33.63% | 40.74% | 21.14% |
| White | 14.5% | 11.26% | -22.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 4.36% | 36.68% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |