Explore the Family Name Noreen
The meaning of Noreen
1. Swedish (also Noreén and Noréen): variant of Norén (see Noren) and an Americanized form of Norin. 2. Muslim (Pakistan): from a female personal name, possibly related to or developed from Arabic nur (al-)’ayn ‘light of (the) eye’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Sten.
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How common is the last name Noreen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Noreen' saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank moved up from 27,669th place in 2000 to 27,021st in 2010, indicating a 2.34% increase. The count of people carrying the 'Noreen' surname also rose by 9.52%, from 819 individuals in 2000 to 897 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.3 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,669 | #27,021 | 2.34% |
| Count | 819 | 897 | 9.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noreen
The ethnicity distribution for the surname 'Noreen', according to the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010. People of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity with the surname 'Noreen' significantly increased their presence by 146.91%, rising from 5.01% to 12.37%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase of 27.87%, moving from 1.22% to 1.56%. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals of White ethnicity holding the surname 'Noreen', dropping from 91.58% to 84.50%. The percentage of individuals with 'Noreen' surname identifying as two or more races slightly went down from 1.47% to 1.34%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero, indicating no recorded individuals with the 'Noreen' surname within these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 84.5% | -7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.01% | 12.37% | 146.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.56% | 27.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.34% | -8.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |