Explore the Family Name Noori
The meaning of Noori
Muslim: variant of Nuri. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ahmad, Mohammad, Majid, Mostafa, Afsaneh, Assadullah, Bibi, Jalal, Rahim, Sadiq, Amir, Arif.
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How common is the last name Noori in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Noori" saw a substantial increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,471st in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had risen to 24,593rd, marking a 26.52% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 643 in 2000 to 1,016 in 2010, a significant growth of 58.01%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Noori per 100,000 residents grew by 41.67%, from 0.24 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #24,593 | 26.52% |
| Count | 643 | 1,016 | 58.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.34 | 41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noori
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Noori," data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a relatively stable distribution from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as White, representing 53.65% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 54.23% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander comprised approximately 9.80% in 2000, decreasing marginally to 9.74% in 2010. There was no change in those claiming two or more ethnicities at 34.84%. The Hispanic representation decreased from 1.09% to 0.69%, while the Black demographic emerged from zero to 0.49%. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.65% | 54.23% | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 34.84% | 34.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.8% | 9.74% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 0.69% | -36.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |