Explore the Family Name Novel
The meaning of Novel
1. English: variant of Neville. 2. Catalan: variant of Novell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Novel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Novel" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Novel surname ranked 67,113 and by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 62,189, which represents a 7.34% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 275 to 322, marking a significant growth rate of 17.09%. The proportion of people named Novel per 100,000 people also increased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #62,189 | 7.34% |
| Count | 275 | 322 | 17.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novel
In terms of ethnicity, the Novel surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White ethnicity accounted for 64.36% in 2000, and slightly increased to 64.91% in 2010. Hispanic ethnicity followed next with an increase from 18.55% in 2000 to 20.50% in 2010. However, there was a notable decrease in the Black ethnicity group, which saw a decline from 13.09% to 9.63%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw slight upticks in representation, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.36% | 64.91% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 18.55% | 20.5% | 10.51% |
| Black | 13.09% | 9.63% | -26.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 2.8% | 28.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |