Explore the Family Name Noss
The meaning of Noss
1. Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads named Noss, from Old Norse nǫs ‘nose’, in reference to any natural feature, such as a crag or mountain peak, that is shaped like a nose. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish, Czech, and possibly also Sorbian (or other Slavic) Nos and Nós: nickname from nos (Upper Sorbian nós) ‘nose’. 3. German: variant of Notz. 4. English: variant of Ness 1 or Nass.
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How common is the last name Noss in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Noss' has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 19,302 and dropped to 20,591 by 2010, indicating a 6.68% decline. The total count for this surname also saw a marginal reduction over this period, falling from 1,299 in 2000 to 1,287 in 2010, a decrease of 0.92%. The proportion of individuals with the 'Noss' surname per 100k people also declined by 8.33%, moving from 0.48 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,302 | #20,591 | -6.68% |
| Count | 1,299 | 1,287 | -0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noss
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the 'Noss' surname identify as White, with a slight 0.02% increase from 93.92% in 2000 to 93.94% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 2.31% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010, a growth of 31.17%. Individuals identifying as part of two or more races also increased, climbing from 0.92% to 1.17%, a change of 27.17%. However, there was a notable decrease in individuals who identify as Black, decreasing by 28.65% from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 93.94% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.03% | 31.17% |
| Black | 1.85% | 1.32% | -28.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.17% | 27.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |