Explore the Family Name Nor
The meaning of Nor
Muslim: variant of Nur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Nor' has seen a positive trend between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked 58,397 in 2000, it rose to the 53,538th position in 2010, marking an 8.32% increase in rank. The count of people with this surname too saw an upward movement, from 325 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, which is an 18.77% growth. The proportion per 100k also recorded a small rise of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #53,538 | 8.32% |
| Count | 325 | 386 | 18.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nor
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Nor', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over the decade. While the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White decreased by 5.50% and 30.56% respectively, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. Hispanic representation rose by a whopping 87.00%, while the Black community saw an 84.05% surge. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, however, was suppressed for privacy in 2010, and no American Indian and Alaskan Natives were associated with this surname during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26.46% | 48.7% | 84.05% |
| White | 42.15% | 29.27% | -30.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.08% | 14.25% | -5.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 5.18% | 87% |
| Two or More Races | 13.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |