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

Noce, 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 Noce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noce in America

Noce is the 27581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noce surname appeared 873 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 Noce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noce 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 Noce

The surname "Noce" is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period, specifically the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "noce," which means "walnut" or "walnut tree." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a geographical location or a place of residence associated with walnut trees, or perhaps even an occupation related to the cultivation or trade of walnuts.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "Noce" can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio in central Italy. One notable mention is in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of medieval Lombard charters, where the name appears in reference to a landowner named "Albericus de Noce" in the year 1158.

During the Renaissance period, the name "Noce" gained prominence in the city of Florence, where several influential families bearing this surname made significant contributions to the arts, literature, and politics. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Noce (1550-1624), a renowned painter and architect who worked on numerous churches and palaces in Florence.

Another notable individual was Giacomo Noce (1618-1693), a Florentine historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of his native city. His works, such as "Istorie della città di Firenze" (History of the City of Florence), are considered valuable sources of information about the social, political, and cultural life of the time.

In the 18th century, the name "Noce" appeared in various regions of Italy, including Piedmont and Sicily. One prominent individual was Francesco Noce (1742-1818), a Sicilian botanist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of plant species native to the island.

Moving into the 19th century, the name "Noce" gained recognition in the field of law and politics. Notable figures include Vincenzo Noce (1811-1888), a distinguished lawyer and politician from the Campania region, who served as a deputy in the Italian parliament.

Throughout history, the surname "Noce" has been associated with various professions and fields, including art, literature, botany, law, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noce

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

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

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