Explore the Family Name Noonkester
The meaning of Noonkester
Americanized form of German Nungesser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noonkester in the United States?
The surname Noonkester has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,119th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 52,851st spot, marking a decrease of 3.39%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 383 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.35%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100K individuals also saw a dip from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, reflecting a 7.14% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #52,851 | -3.39% |
| Count | 383 | 392 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noonkester
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Noonkester identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.34% and 91.84% respectively, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a decrease of 4.67%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. In 2010, there were some minor shifts in ethnic identity, with 3.32% identifying as two or more races and 2.04% identifying as Hispanic. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose slightly from 1.57% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, marking an increase of 14.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 91.84% | -4.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 1.79% | 14.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |