Explore the Family Name Noller
The meaning of Noller
1. German (also Nöller): occupational name for a needle maker (see Nadler). 2. German (Nöller): see Noeller. 3. English (East Anglia): variant of Nolloth, from Middle English na lath, no loth ‘no harm, no malice; not harmful, not malicious’ (Old English nā lāth). Compare Loth. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Noller in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Noller saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,848th most popular, but by 2010 it had fallen to 33,316th, marking a decrease of 19.64%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped during this period, from 812 to 686, representing a 15.52% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Noller surname per 100,000 people in the population similarly fell by 23.33%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #33,316 | -19.64% |
| Count | 812 | 686 | -15.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.23 | -23.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noller
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Noller remains predominantly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, about 95.57% of those bearing the Noller name identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 95.92% in 2010. Persons identifying as Hispanic represented the second largest group, though their share decreased from 2.34% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races comprised 1.11% of Nollers in 2000; however, this fraction decreased to 0.87% by 2010. There were no individuals with the Noller surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 95.92% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 1.9% | -18.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0.87% | -21.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |