Explore the Family Name Noser
The meaning of Noser
German and Swiss German (Nöser): occupational name for a cattle dealer or someone who raised cattle or other domestic animals, an agent noun from Middle High German nōz ‘domestic animals’ (see Notz and Noss).
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How common is the last name Noser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Noser has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,298 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 70,833, representing a -8.48% change. The number of individuals carrying the Noser surname also decreased from 284 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, a -2.82% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by -18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #70,833 | -8.48% |
| Count | 284 | 276 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noser
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Noser surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly carried by individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 98.24% of those with the Noser surname identified themselves as White, although this percentage has slightly decreased to 96.01% by 2010, marking a -2.27% change. It's worth noting there was no recorded association of the Noser surname with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. In 2010, however, 2.17% identified themselves as Hispanic, a new appearance for this ethnicity within this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 96.01% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |