Explore the Family Name Noguez
The meaning of Noguez
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Catalan Nogués (see Nogues), influenced by the Spanish patronymic suffix -ez.
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How common is the last name Noguez in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Noguez has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 40,265, which improved to 27,818 by 2010, marking a rise of approximately 30.91%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 512 to 863 during this period, representing a substantial increase of 68.55%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 individuals, there were 0.19 named Noguez in 2000 and this figure rose to 0.29 in 2010, indicating an increase of 52.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #27,818 | 30.91% |
| Count | 512 | 863 | 68.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.29 | 52.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noguez
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Noguez, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that it is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 95.51% of those with the Noguez surname identified as Hispanic, and though this proportion slightly decreased to 94.21% in 2010, it remains the dominant ethnicity. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 4.30% in 2000 to 4.98% in 2010. On the other hand, the presence of Asian/Pacific Islander under this surname was first recorded in 2010 at 0.58%. However, the data for American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black, and those identifying with two or more races was either suppressed or remained unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.51% | 94.21% | -1.36% |
| White | 4.3% | 4.98% | 15.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |