Explore the Family Name Noun
The meaning of Noun
Cambodian: written នួន, same as Nuon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noun in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Noun has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 55,841 - a growth of 13.52%. The actual count of the surname also saw an increase of 27.43%, growing from 288 occurrences in 2000 to 367 in 2010. Additionally, when looking at the proportion of occurrence per 100k people, there was a rise of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #55,841 | 13.52% |
| Count | 288 | 367 | 27.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noun
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Noun between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 63.54% of those with the Noun surname. By 2010, this had risen to 68.12%, an increase of 7.21%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly by 64.70%, from 6.94% to 2.45%. There was a slight decrease in the proportion identifying as White, dropping from 27.08% to 26.70%, and an increase in the Hispanic population, which went from 1.74% to 2.45%. There were no individuals with the Noun surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 63.54% | 68.12% | 7.21% |
| White | 27.08% | 26.7% | -1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6.94% | 2.45% | -64.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.45% | 40.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |