Explore the Family Name Noell
The meaning of Noell
1. German (Nöll): habitational name from any of several places in Rhineland and Westphalia named Nöll. Compare Noll 3. 2. Catalan: variant of Novell ‘young, new’.
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How common is the last name Noell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Noell saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,661st most popular and slipped to the 15,673rd spot in 2010, with a 0.08% change. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 8.7%, from 1,713 in 2000 to 1,862 in 2010. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Noell per 100,000 decreased slightly by 1.56% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,661 | #15,673 | -0.08% |
| Count | 1,713 | 1,862 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.63 | -1.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most individuals with the surname Noell identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 87.51% in 2000 to 83.94% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased by 10.82%, reaching 9.83% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, representing a significant rise of 113.82%. The Hispanic representation also grew from 1.58% to 2.15%, marking a 36.08% change. Neither in 2000 nor in 2010 did any individual with the surname Noell identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.51% | 83.94% | -4.08% |
| Black | 8.87% | 9.83% | 10.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.63% | 113.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.15% | 36.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |