Explore the Family Name Nosworthy
The meaning of Nosworthy
English (Devon): variant of Norsworthy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nosworthy in the United States?
The surname Nosworthy, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked as 71,143rd most popular in 2000 and slightly dipped to 71,886th position by 2010. This represents a modest decrease in popularity of about 1.04%. Despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 256 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of almost 5.86%. The proportion of people named Nosworthy per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09 between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #71,886 | -1.04% |
| Count | 256 | 271 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nosworthy
On the aspect of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Nosworthy population over the decade. In 2000, the major ethnic identities associated with the surname were White (65.63%) and Black (27.34%). However, by 2010 there was a slight decrease in these proportions to 61.99% for White and 24.72% for Black. Interestingly, there was a considerable increase in those identifying as either Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, both jumping from 2.73% to 6.27%, marking a change of approximately 129.67%. No Nosworthys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.63% | 61.99% | -5.55% |
| Black | 27.34% | 24.72% | -9.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 6.27% | 129.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 6.27% | 129.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |