Explore the Family Name Noyer
The meaning of Noyer
1. North German: variant of Neuer. It is very rare in Germany. 2. French: topographic name for someone living by a walnut tree, from noyer (Old French noier) ‘walnut tree’. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Nier. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Noyer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Noyer' has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 61207, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 56836, a positive change of 7.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 307 to 359, an uptick of approximately 16.94%, within the same period. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the 'Noyer' surname per 100k of the population also increased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #56,836 | 7.14% |
| Count | 307 | 359 | 16.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noyer
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some shifts as well. Although the majority of individuals with the 'Noyer' surname identified as White in both years (88.93% in 2000 and 83.29% in 2010), there was a noticeable decrease of 6.34% in this group. However, the Hispanic identity saw a significant rise of 48.06%, from 4.89% in 2000 to 7.24% in 2010. A slight increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, going from 5.21% to 5.29%. Interestingly, there were no persons of Asian/Pacific Islander identity with the 'Noyer' surname in 2000, but by 2010 they made up 2.23% of the 'Noyer' population. The counts for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.93% | 83.29% | -6.34% |
| Hispanic | 4.89% | 7.24% | 48.06% |
| Two or More Races | 5.21% | 5.29% | 1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |