Explore the Family Name Noga
The meaning of Noga
Polish and Sorbian: nickname from Polish and Lower Sorbian noga ‘leg’, applied to someone with a defect or peculiarity of legs. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Leszek, Casimir, Cecylia, Dorota, Grazyna, Krystyna, Mieczyslaw, Piotr, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Noga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Noga' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,752nd most common surname in the United States, falling to 16,601st in 2010—a drop of 5.39%. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 1.53%, from 1701 to 1727. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 6.35% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,752 | #16,601 | -5.39% |
| Count | 1,701 | 1,727 | 1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noga
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Noga' also experienced some changes over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as white, albeit with a minor decrease from 93.42% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. A notable increase was observed in the Hispanic demographic, which rose by almost 43%, from 2.35% to 3.36%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also grew by 10.31%, reaching 2.14% in 2010. However, there was a reduction in the percentage identifying as two or more races, down 14.71% to 1.45%. No data was recorded for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 92.59% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.36% | 42.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.94% | 2.14% | 10.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.45% | -14.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |