Explore the Family Name Nora
The meaning of Nora
1. Italian: from a short form of the female personal name Eleonora, an equivalent of Eleanor (see Ellender), or of the medieval omen or well-wishing name Bonora (literally ‘good time, good moment’). 2. Italian (northern): possibly, in some instances, a relationship name from nora, a variant of nuora ‘daughter-in-law’. 3. Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Nora, from nora ‘draw well’.
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How common is the last name Nora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nora saw a decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,497th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 1,203 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 22,516, and the count was reduced to 1,142, marking a decline of 5.07% in the number of people bearing this surname. This shift also corresponded to a decrease in the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.45 to 0.39, a drop of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,497 | #22,516 | -9.85% |
| Count | 1,203 | 1,142 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.39 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nora
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Nora in the United States, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a significant change between 2000 and 2010. During these years, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Blacks with this last name increased by 94.10% and 29.06%, respectively. However, the percentage of Whites and Hispanics with the surname Nora decreased by 7.88% and 21.83%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as belonging to 'two or more races' or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' categories in 2010, a notable change from the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.41% | 31.7% | -7.88% |
| Black | 24.36% | 31.44% | 29.06% |
| Hispanic | 34.5% | 26.97% | -21.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.24% | 8.23% | 94.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |