Explore the Family Name Noles
The meaning of Noles
Possibly an altered form of Knowles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Noles has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, Noles was ranked as the 9,292nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 10,125th spot, marking an 8.96% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 3,226 in 2000 to 3,183 in 2010, a change of -1.33%. The proportion per 100k people likewise saw a decrease of -10.0% from 1.2 in 2000 to 1.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,292 | #10,125 | -8.96% |
| Count | 3,226 | 3,183 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.08 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noles
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some modest changes within the population possessing the Noles surname between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity remains dominant among those bearing the surname, showing only a minimal decrease from 90.33% to 90.07%. Notable changes can be seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which increased significantly from 0.15% in 2000 to 0.31% in 2010, and those identifying as two or more races, which grew from 1.12% to 1.41%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals rose slightly from 2.70% to 2.86%, while the Black population decreased from 5.18% to 4.81%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.33% | 90.07% | -0.29% |
| Black | 5.18% | 4.81% | -7.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.86% | 5.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.41% | 25.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.15% | 0.31% | 106.67% |