Explore the Family Name Nofal
The meaning of Nofal
Muslim (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from Arabic nawfal ‘sea’ (as a symbol of generosity).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nofal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nofal has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412 in popularity with a count of 246 occurrences, equating to 0.09 per 100k people. A decade later, the rank shot up to 47,107 with an impressive growth rate of 35.83%. The total number of individuals with the Nofal surname doubled to 451, constituting 0.15 per 100k people, marking an 83.33% surge.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #47,107 | 35.83% |
| Count | 246 | 451 | 83.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.15 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nofal
The ethnic identity associated with the Nofal surname also witnessed shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname, approximately 81.30%, identified as White, followed by Hispanic at 8.54%. However, by 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnicity at 74.50%, there was an interesting rise in those identifying with two or more races, increasing from 6.91% to 11.97%. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities also emerged in 2010, although their proportion remained relatively low. Conversely, the percentage of Hispanics among the Nofal surname bearers slightly decreased to 7.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 74.5% | -8.36% |
| Two or More Races | 6.91% | 11.97% | 73.23% |
| Hispanic | 8.54% | 7.76% | -9.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |