Explore the Family Name Nollen
The meaning of Nollen
Dutch and German: patronymic from Nol, a pet form of Arnold. Compare Nolen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nollen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nollen's popularity has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 in popularity and fell marginally to 71,478 in 2010, marking a decline of 0.15%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 255 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, an increase of 7.06%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #71,478 | -0.15% |
| Count | 255 | 273 | 7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nollen
The ethnic identity associated with the Nollen surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, 91.37% identified as white, decreasing slightly to 90.48% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black or African American rose significantly from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races were recorded in 2000 at 3.92%, but no such individuals were recorded in 2010. There was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identities in either year. In 2010, however, 2.56% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.37% | 90.48% | -0.97% |
| Black | 1.96% | 3.3% | 68.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |