Explore the Family Name Nourie
The meaning of Nourie
Altered form of French or Arabic Noury.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nourie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nourie experienced a small decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 71,143 in 2000 to 74,826 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.18%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname saw a marginal increase of 0.78%, rising from 256 in 2000 to 258 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #74,826 | -5.18% |
| Count | 256 | 258 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nourie
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Nourie also underwent some changes during this time period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 93.36% in 2000 to 88.37% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, going from 1.95% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. The percentage of those reporting as Hispanic marginally dropped from 2.73% to 2.71%. Meanwhile, there were no Nouries identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, 4.26% of Nouries reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 88.37% | -5.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.26% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.95% | 3.49% | 78.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 2.71% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |