Explore the Family Name Noye
The meaning of Noye
1. English (Cornwall): variant of Noy. 2. French (Noyé): variant of Noyer. 3. West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Noye in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Noye has increased between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Noye was ranked 73,659th in popularity and by 2010 it had risen to 65,066th, an increase of approximately 11.67%. The number of people with the Noye surname also grew during that time, increasing from 245 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, a rise of about 24.49%. The proportion of individuals with Noye as their last name per 100,000 also showed an increase of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #65,066 | 11.67% |
| Count | 245 | 305 | 24.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noye
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, around 73.06% of people bearing the surname Noye identified as white, whereas in 2010 that figure dropped slightly to around 67.87%. This represents a decrease of approximately 7.10%. During the same period, the percentage of people with the surname Noye who identified as Black increased from 24.08% to 30.82%, a growth of around 27.99%. No significant changes were seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.06% | 67.87% | -7.1% |
| Black | 24.08% | 30.82% | 27.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |