Explore the Family Name Noeske
The meaning of Noeske
Germanized form (Nöske) of Sorbian Nósk or Nosk: nickname, probably for someone with a snub nose, from a diminutive of Upper Sorbian nós, Lower Sorbian nos ‘nose’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Heinz, Helmuth, Herta, Ottmar.
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How common is the last name Noeske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Noeske has seen a shift in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Noeske ranked as the 72,022nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 77,522, a decrease of 7.64%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 252 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, representing a decline of almost 2%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #77,522 | -7.64% |
| Count | 252 | 247 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noeske
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Noeske, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, accounting for 94.05% in 2000 and rising to 95.14% in 2010. There was a small percentage identified as having two or more races, which increased marginally from 2.38% to 2.43%. Conversely, the number of people with the Noeske surname who identified as Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.78% in 2000. The census data showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 95.14% | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 2.43% | 2.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |