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

Noar, 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 Noar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noar in America

Noar is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noar surname appeared 102 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 Noar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noar 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 Noar

The surname NOAR is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "noorden," meaning "north," suggesting that the name may have been initially adopted by someone who lived in the northern regions of the Netherlands or came from the north.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NOAR can be found in the historical records of the city of Amsterdam, where a merchant named Pieter NOAR is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, records show that a family bearing the NOAR surname settled in the town of Delft, which was known for its production of the famous Delft Blue pottery. It is possible that some members of this family were involved in the pottery trade, contributing to the local economy and cultural heritage.

During the Dutch Golden Age, a prominent figure with the surname NOAR was Jan NOAR (1602-1678), a skilled engraver and printmaker who worked in Amsterdam. His intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes, cityscapes, and biblical scenes were highly regarded and sought after by art collectors of the time.

Another notable individual was Willem NOAR (1718-1793), a Dutch philosopher and writer who published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His treatise "On the Nature of Virtue" was widely read and discussed in intellectual circles across Europe.

In the 19th century, a family with the NOAR surname established itself in the city of Rotterdam. One of its descendants, Cornelis NOAR (1842-1913), became a respected architect and designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Rotterdam City Hall and the Oude Kerk (Old Church).

Throughout its history, the surname NOAR has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and architects. While its exact origins remain somewhat uncertain, the name's connection to the Dutch word "noorden" suggests a deep-rooted heritage linked to the northern regions of the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noar

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

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

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