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

Nocon, 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 Nocon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nocon in America

Nocon is the 43584th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nocon surname appeared 495 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 Nocon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nocon 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 Nocon

The surname NOCON is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Lesser Poland, particularly in the areas around the city of Krakow. NOCON is thought to be derived from the Polish word "noga," meaning "leg," and may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive gait or physical characteristic related to their legs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NOCON name can be found in the parish records of the village of Lipnica Murowana, near Krakow, where a certain Jan NOCON was mentioned in 1587. In the 17th century, the name appeared in various documents from the towns of Bochnia and Wieliczka, both located in the vicinity of Krakow, suggesting that the NOCON family had established roots in these areas.

During the 18th century, the NOCON surname gained prominence in the city of Krakow itself. Notably, a prominent merchant and landowner named Tomasz NOCON was recorded in the city's archives in 1742. His son, Jakub NOCON, born in 1768, became a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

As the NOCON family spread across Poland in the 19th century, the name was sometimes spelled with variations such as NOKON or NOKONOWICZ. One notable figure from this period was Franciszek NOCON (1830-1898), a Polish painter and art teacher who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow and later taught at schools in Bochnia and Tarnów.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the NOCON surname made significant contributions in various fields. Antoni NOCON (1901-1982) was a Polish writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories. Jan NOCON (1910-1989) was a renowned Polish architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several notable buildings in Krakow and other cities.

Another prominent figure was Stanisław NOCON (1919-2003), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Auxiliary Bishop of Krakow from 1977 to 1994. He was known for his work in promoting ecumenical dialogue and interfaith understanding.

While the NOCON surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and early recorded instances can be traced back to the regions around Krakow, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nocon

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

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

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