Explore the Family Name Nottage
The meaning of Nottage
English: nickname from Middle English note-hach ‘nuthatch’ (a bird name, apparently from Old English hnutu ‘nut’ + haccian ‘to break, crack’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nottage in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nottage has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Nottage was ranked 34,459th and had 622 individuals bearing this name. A decade later, despite the count increasing to 644 and an increase of 3.54%, the rank dropped slightly to 35,016th. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #35,016 | -1.62% |
| Count | 622 | 644 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nottage
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals diverse results. No Nottages were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. However, there is a noticeable increase of 93.10% in individuals who identify with two or more races, jumping from 1.45% to 2.80%. White and Black ethnicities made up the majority, with White individuals decreasing by -2.55% (from 54.82% to 53.42%) and Black individuals decreasing by -1.58% (from 42.28% to 41.61%). There was a small increase of 9.73% in the Hispanic demographic, going from 1.13% to 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.82% | 53.42% | -2.55% |
| Black | 42.28% | 41.61% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.8% | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.24% | 9.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |