Explore the Family Name Nooyen
The meaning of Nooyen
Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Nooijen, a patronymic from the personal name Nooij, a pet form of Arnold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nooyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nooyen has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,466 but rose to 71,678 in 2010, marking a 5.02% increase. The number of occurrences of the surname also grew from 238 to 272, a rise of 14.29%, during the same period. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #71,678 | 5.02% |
| Count | 238 | 272 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nooyen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the Nooyen surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 97.48% of Nooyens identified as White which slightly decreased to 96.32% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data for those identifying with two or more races was not provided or was possibly suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 96.32% | -1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |