Explore the Family Name Nohl
The meaning of Nohl
1. German and Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Arnold. 2. South German: variant of Noll 2, in Switzerland and Tyrol denoting a naive or inept person.
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How common is the last name Nohl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nohl has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,453rd most common name in the U.S., with 318 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, although there were slightly more individuals with the surname (326), the rank dropped to the 61,585th position - a change of -3.59%. The proportion per 100 thousand people also decreased by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #61,585 | -3.59% |
| Count | 318 | 326 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nohl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nohl surname identify as White - this group increased from 90.57% in 2000 to 94.48% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Interestingly, the data shows a significant reduction in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which fell by 41.53% over the decade. Those reporting their ethnic identity as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased, falling by 30.45%. The category of "Two or more races" saw a complete drop from 2.20% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.57% | 94.48% | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 4.72% | 2.76% | -41.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.2% | 1.53% | -30.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |