Explore the Family Name Novosel
The meaning of Novosel
Croatian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a newcomer to a place, from Croatian, Serbian, and Ukrainian novosel.
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How common is the last name Novosel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Novosel's popularity remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,332nd in popularity and shifted slightly to 26,339th in 2010, reflecting a marginal decrease of 0.03 percent. However, despite this slight shift in rank, the count of people with the surname Novosel increased from 872 in 2000 to 927 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.31 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #26,339 | -0.03% |
| Count | 872 | 927 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novosel
When considering ethnic identity and the Novosel surname, figures from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.48 percent in 2000 to 94.71 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Novosels identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.61 percent in 2000 to 4.31 percent in 2010. There were no reported changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 94.71% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 4.31% | 167.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |