Explore the Family Name Noftz
The meaning of Noftz
German: nickname for a sleepyhead, from a noun derivative of Middle High German nafzen ‘to take a nap’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noftz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Noftz has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,376th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to the rank of 66,931st, marking a decrease of approximately 9.05%. The number of individuals bearing the Noftz name also declined over this period, dropping from 306 to 295, a decrease of around 3.59%. The proportion of the Noftz surname per 100k people showed a similar trend, decreasing by approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #66,931 | -9.05% |
| Count | 306 | 295 | -3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noftz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Noftz, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that most individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, 96.73% identified as White, whereas by 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 94.24%. The representation of other ethnic identities remained quite static with no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in individuals reporting two or more races, rising from 2.61% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010 (a growth of almost 30%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.24% | -2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 3.39% | 29.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |