Explore the Family Name Nolle
The meaning of Nolle
1. South German: variant of Noll. 2. North German: habitational name from the Nolle district in Westphalia. 3. North German (Nölle): topographic name from Middle High German nol, nel(le) ‘peak, summit’, also the name from several streams so named in Westphalia. 4. German (Nölle): variant of Noll 1. 5. French (Nollé): variant of Nolet. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Klaus, Kurt. French Jacques, Rolande.
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How common is the last name Nolle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nolle has seen a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th in terms of commonality and rose slightly to 67,519th by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 1.26%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.42% over the decade, going from 277 to 292 people. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #67,519 | -1.26% |
| Count | 277 | 292 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nolle
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Nolle identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.75% in 2000 to 94.18% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, comprising 3.08% of those with the Nolle surname. This change signifies a diversification in the ethnic composition of individuals with the Nolle surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.18% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |