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

Nochez, 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 Nochez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nochez in America

Nochez is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nochez surname appeared 245 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 Nochez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nochez 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 Nochez

The surname NOCHEZ is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of France during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "nochez," which means "walnut." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked with walnut trees.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to 1195, when a Richard Nochez was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Normandy. These rolls were financial records kept by the English crown, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 13th century, the name began to appear in various historical documents throughout Normandy and neighboring regions. For instance, a Jehan Nochez was recorded in the cartulary of the Abbey of Fécamp in 1265.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Nochez, Nouchez, and Nouchet. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname was Guillaume Nochez, a merchant from Rouen who lived in the late 14th century. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade between France and England.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the village of Nochez-les-Vaux, located in the Meuse department of northeastern France. It is possible that the village took its name from a local family or landowner bearing the surname.

Another notable NOCHEZ was Jean-Baptiste Nochez, a French painter who lived from 1615 to 1672. He was known for his religious works and portraits, some of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout France.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the NOCHEZ name began to spread beyond France, with several individuals bearing the surname appearing in historical records across Europe and North America.

One such individual was Pierre Nochez, a French soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1752 and served under the Marquis de Lafayette, participating in several key battles, including the Siege of Yorktown.

In the 19th century, a notable NOCHEZ was Marie-Antoinette Nochez, a French novelist and poet who lived from 1815 to 1897. She was known for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the challenges faced by women in that era.

While the NOCHEZ surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of historical names that have their origins in the regions of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nochez

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

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

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