Find out how popular the last name Naomi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Naomi.

Naomi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Naomi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naomi in America

Naomi is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naomi surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Naomi.

The history of the last name Naomi

The surname "Naomi" is not a traditional family name, but rather a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the biblical name "Noomi," which means "pleasantness" or "delightful" in Hebrew. The name is first mentioned in the Old Testament Book of Ruth, where Naomi is the name of the mother-in-law of Ruth, a Moabite woman who embraced the God of Israel.

While not a surname in the traditional sense, the name "Naomi" has been adopted as a last name by some individuals, likely as a result of immigration processes or personal preferences. However, there is no specific region or country of origin associated with its use as a surname.

Due to its biblical roots, the name "Naomi" has been commonly used as a given name among Jewish and Christian communities throughout history. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Naomi Shemer (1930-2004), an Israeli songwriter and poet who composed some of Israel's most beloved songs, including "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav" (Jerusalem of Gold).

In literature, the name "Naomi" appears in various works, including the novel "Naomi" by Junichiro Tanizaki, a Japanese author who lived from 1886 to 1965. The novel explores themes of love, desire, and societal expectations in early 20th century Japan.

Another notable individual with the name "Naomi" was Naomi Mitchison (1897-1999), a Scottish historical novelist and poet. She was a prolific writer and a prominent figure in the Scottish Renaissance movement of the 20th century.

While not a traditional surname, the name "Naomi" has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, likely due to its biblical significance and pleasant meaning. Its use as a surname, though uncommon, reflects the diversity and personal preferences that shape naming practices in modern societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naomi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Naomi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Naomi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Naomi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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