Explore the Family Name Novell
The meaning of Novell
1. Catalan: nickname from novell ‘young, new’ (from Latin novellus ‘new’). 2. English (Surrey and Sussex): variant of Neville.
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How common is the last name Novell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Novell has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Novell was ranked as the 49,057th most popular name in the United States, with approximately 403 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 62,359, a decline of 27.12%, and the count of individuals bearing the Novell name decreased by 20.35% to 321. This drop is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, decreasing from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a change of -26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #62,359 | -27.12% |
| Count | 403 | 321 | -20.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novell
The ethnic identity associated with the Novell surname also saw shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (75.68%), followed by those identifying as Hispanic (11.41%) and Black (10.17%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals had slightly decreased to 74.77%, while the percentage of Hispanics increased to 14.64%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Blacks declined notably to 7.17%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying as two or more races showed minor changes, with the former increasing from 0% to 2.49% and the latter dropping from 1.24% to zero. American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.68% | 74.77% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 11.41% | 14.64% | 28.31% |
| Black | 10.17% | 7.17% | -29.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |