Explore the Family Name Noecker
The meaning of Noecker
1. North German (Nöcker): nickname for a complainer, from Low German nöckern ‘to moan or grumble’. 2. South German (Nöcker): topographic name from Tyrolean nock, nogg ‘(rounded) hill, rock’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Noecker has slightly decreased in the 2000s. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,587th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 862 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had dipped to 27,277, marking a change of -2.6%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Noecker surname increased by 2.78% to 886 during this time period. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%, from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #27,277 | -2.6% |
| Count | 862 | 886 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noecker
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the Noecker surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a strong predominance of white ethnicity. In 2000, nearly 99% of those with the Noecker surname identified as white. This trend continued into 2010, albeit with a slight decrease to 98.42%. Additionally, there was a minor increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.58% in 2000 to 0.68% in 2010. The remaining ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.96% | 98.42% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.68% | 17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |