Explore the Family Name Nogues
The meaning of Nogues
French (southern; Noguès) and Catalan (Nogués): topographic name from the plural form of a variant of Occitan noguièr, Catalan noguer ‘walnut tree’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nogues in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nogues saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 76,275th, reflecting a 7.57% drop. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly, from 257 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, representing a minor decline of 1.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #76,275 | -7.57% |
| Count | 257 | 252 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nogues
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Nogues, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a significant shift between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White dropped from 49.42% to 42.06%, indicating a 14.89% decline, the Hispanic group increased from 45.91% to 53.17%, marking a 15.81% rise. The Black ethnicity saw a marginal increase from 2.33% to 2.38%, or 2.15%. Those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 with a 1.98% presence. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged, with no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.91% | 53.17% | 15.81% |
| White | 49.42% | 42.06% | -14.89% |
| Black | 2.33% | 2.38% | 2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |