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

Nodal, 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 Nodal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nodal in America

Nodal is the 36630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nodal surname appeared 610 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 Nodal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nodal 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 Nodal

The surname NODAL is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "nodo," meaning "knot" or "node." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent knot or node, perhaps a significant crossroads or intersection.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NODAL surname can be found in the 13th-century Cartulario de Cardeña, an important collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in Burgos, Spain. The name appeared as "Nodal" in reference to a landowner or nobleman in the region.

During the 15th century, the NODAL name gained prominence in the Basque region of northern Spain. Historical records from this era mention several notable individuals bearing the surname, such as Juan Nodal de Zubieta (1425-1492), a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Zubieta.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the NODAL surname traveled with explorers, settlers, and colonists. In the 16th century, Pedro Nodal (1540-1612) was a renowned navigator and cartographer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and contributed to the mapping of the Strait of Magellan.

The 17th century saw the rise of Bartolomé Nodal (1605-1673), a celebrated Spanish playwright and poet who authored numerous comedies and theatrical works. His plays were performed throughout Spain and the Spanish colonies, earning him widespread recognition during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, José Nodal y Monar (1802-1871) was a prominent Cuban writer, journalist, and political figure. He was a strong advocate for Cuban independence and played a significant role in shaping the island's literary and political landscape.

Throughout history, variations of the NODAL surname have included Nodales, Nodal de Zubieta, and Nodal y Monar, often reflecting the places or regions where different branches of the family resided. While the name has maintained its Spanish roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nodal

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

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

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