Explore the Family Name Nolting
The meaning of Nolting
North German (also Nölting) and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Nolte. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Erwin, Kurt, Otto, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Nolting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nolting ranked 17,871 in popularity in 2000 and slid down to 18,888 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.69%. The count of individuals bearing this surname saw a minimal increase of 0.14%, from 1,444 in 2000 to 1,446 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.26% over the decade, shifting from 0.54 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,871 | #18,888 | -5.69% |
| Count | 1,444 | 1,446 | 0.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.49 | -9.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nolting
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Nolting identified as White, standing at 97.65% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.99% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation for either year. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 57.83%, rising from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. Black representation also increased slightly by 10.14%, going from 0.69% to 0.76%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races showed a significant increase, from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.99% | -1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.38% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.31% | 57.83% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0.76% | 10.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |