Explore the Family Name Nott
The meaning of Nott
1. English: nickname for a bald man or one who kept his hair extremely close-cropped, from Middle English nott ‘bald-headed, close-cropped’ (Old English hnott). 2. English: variant of Knott. 3. English: occasionally perhaps from a Middle English female personal name Note, a short form of a name such as Alinot, a pet form of Aline. See Allen. 4. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with nōt ‘distress, travail, force’ (see Noth), or a nickname for a needy person of the same origin.
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How common is the last name Nott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nott has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nott was ranked 13,137th in terms of frequency among US surnames, but it rose to 12,064th place by 2010, showing an 8.17% change. The count of individuals with this surname also witnessed a substantial growth over the decade, from 2,134 in 2000 to 2,585 in 2010, marking a 21.13% increase. This shows that the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Nott also grew from 0.79 to 0.88, indicating an 11.39% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,137 | #12,064 | 8.17% |
| Count | 2,134 | 2,585 | 21.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.88 | 11.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nott
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Nott. While the majority identifying as White saw a slight decline from 93.53% in 2000 to 91.57% in 2010, other ethnic identities have seen increases. The Asian/Pacific Islander group went up by 42.72%, moving from 1.03% to 1.47%. Individuals identifying with two or more races grew from 1.78% to 2.55%, marking a 43.26% increase. The Hispanic population also surged by 68.70%, increasing from 1.31% to 2.21%. Those identifying as Black showed a modest growth of 12.82%, moving from 1.17% to 1.32%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 23.93%, coming down from 1.17% to 0.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 91.57% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.55% | 43.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.21% | 68.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 1.47% | 42.72% |
| Black | 1.17% | 1.32% | 12.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 0.89% | -23.93% |