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

Noaker, 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 Noaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noaker in America

Noaker is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noaker surname appeared 192 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 Noaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noaker to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Noaker

The surname Noaker is believed to have originated in England, where it first appeared in records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "nok," meaning a small piece of land or a corner, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived on a small plot of land or in a particular corner of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named William le Nokere is mentioned. This spelling variation, "le Nokere," indicates that the name was likely pronounced with an emphasis on the second syllable at the time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Noker," "Nocker," and "Nokyr," as evidenced by records from the Cambridgeshire and Norfolk regions of England. This diversity in spellings was common during this period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

The Noaker name is also associated with certain place names in England, such as Noak Hill in Romford, Essex, and Noak Bridge in Kent. These locations may have played a role in the development and spread of the surname in their respective areas.

One notable historical figure with the Noaker surname was John Noaker, born in 1621 in Wiltshire, England. He was a prominent Puritan and a member of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early years of its settlement. His descendants went on to become influential members of the colonial society.

Another individual of note was William Noaker, born in 1754 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics related to philosophy and theology.

In the 19th century, the Noaker name gained further recognition with the birth of Mary Ann Noaker (1820-1901) in Somerset, England. She was a pioneering educator who established several successful schools for girls in London and played a significant role in advocating for improved educational opportunities for women.

The Noaker surname also has connections to the literary world. Edward Noaker (1861-1932), born in Oxfordshire, England, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works garnered critical acclaim during his lifetime.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Robert Noaker (1896-1978), a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noaker

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

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 Noaker 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Noaker has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Noaker was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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