Explore the Family Name Nolt
The meaning of Nolt
Altered form of German Nolte. Some characteristic forenames: German Phares.
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How common is the last name Nolt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nolt has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,473rd most common, but by 2010 it had climbed to 9,001st, a change of 14.06 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 2,812 in 2000 to 3,634 in 2010, marking an increase of 29.23 percent. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Nolt also saw growth, rising by 18.27 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,473 | #9,001 | 14.06% |
| Count | 2,812 | 3,634 | 29.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 1.23 | 18.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nolt
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nolt based on the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease from 99.25 percent in 2000 to 98.87 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.25 percent in 2000 to 0.44 percent in 2010. A new addition in the 2010 data showed a small fraction of individuals with the surname Nolt, 0.28 percent, identifying as Hispanic. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, while the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 0.36 percent in 2000 to 0.22 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 98.87% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.25% | 0.44% | 76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0.22% | -38.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |