Explore the Family Name Nowels
The meaning of Nowels
Altered form of Nowell or Noel, with the addition of excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nowels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nowels has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Nowels surname ranked 58,692 in popularity, but it fell to 66,553 in 2010, representing a change of -13.39%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 323 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, marking an 8.05% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #66,553 | -13.39% |
| Count | 323 | 297 | -8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowels
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Nowels, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races holding this surname in either year. Those identifying as White and having the surname Nowels decreased slightly from 84.83% in 2000 to 83.16% in 2010, a 1.97% change. However, individuals who identify as Hispanic and bear the surname Nowels saw an increase in the same period, moving from 2.79% to 3.03%, a change of 8.60%. The percentage of Black individuals with the Nowels surname also increased from 11.46% in 2000 to 13.13% in 2010, marking a 14.57% increase. No changes were observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.83% | 83.16% | -1.97% |
| Black | 11.46% | 13.13% | 14.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 3.03% | 8.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |