Explore the Family Name Novara
The meaning of Novara
Italian (Sicily): primarily a habitational name from Novara di Sicilia in Messina province, Sicily, possibly so named from Sicilian nuara ‘vegetable plot, place where vegetables are grown’, but possibly in some instances from Novara, principal city of Piedmont province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Caesar, Domenic, Gasper, Romano.
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How common is the last name Novara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Novara has maintained a stable level of popularity over the years with only minimal fluctuations. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 60,347th position, marking a change of -0.72%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 315 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.03%. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 residents, there was a decrease of 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #60,347 | -0.72% |
| Count | 315 | 334 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novara
As for its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Novara surname identify as White, with an increase from 92.38% in 2000 to 94.61% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 3.17% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010, which marks a change of 13.25%. In 2000, 3.81% of people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but there were no individuals under this category in 2010. The categories "Two or more races", "Black", and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" showed no representation for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.38% | 94.61% | 2.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 3.59% | 13.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |