Explore the Family Name Noury
The meaning of Noury
1. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Nodric, composed of the elements nod ‘need, necessity’ and ric ‘powerful’. 2. French: variant of Nourry, which may be of the same origin as above or a habitational name from Nourry in Nièvre, derived from a Gallo-Roman estate name, Nutriacum. 3. Arabic: variant of Nuri ‘light, illumination’. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians, e.g. from Syria. Compare Nouri. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Lucien, Normand, Serge.
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How common is the last name Noury in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Noury has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,191st in the United States, while by 2010 it had risen to 50,851st, indicating an increase of 4.4%. The count of individuals with the Noury surname also increased from 365 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, showing a rise of 12.33%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #50,851 | 4.4% |
| Count | 365 | 410 | 12.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noury
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Noury using the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 93.15% identified as White, although this number saw a small decrease to 90.24% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.93% in 2000 to 5.37% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, 4.15% of individuals with the Noury surname reported having two or more races. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010 for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.15% | 90.24% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 4.93% | 5.37% | 8.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |