Explore the Family Name Novey
The meaning of Novey
Possibly an altered form of Novy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Novey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Novey saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,207th most common surname and rose to 60,347th place by 2010, a change of approximately 1.41%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period from 307 to 334, an 8.79% growth, while the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #60,347 | 1.41% |
| Count | 307 | 334 | 8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Novey identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.83% in 2000 to 90.42% in 2010. A notable increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 4.56% to 6.89% over the decade - a change of 51.10%. In 2010, there was a small percentage (1.50%) that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a group that wasn't represented in the 2000 data. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation disappeared entirely by 2010, down from 1.63% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or as belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 90.42% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 6.89% | 51.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.63% | 0% | -100% |