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

Noem, 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 Noem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noem in America

Noem is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noem surname appeared 104 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 Noem.

The history of the last name Noem

The surname "Noem" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "noemen," which means "to name" or "to call." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who was known for their ability to name or call out things.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the Dutch city of Utrecht in the 15th century. In a historical document from 1462, a merchant named Claes Noem is mentioned as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the surname appears to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands, with records showing individuals named Noem living in cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. One notable figure from this period was Pieter Noem, a Dutch painter born in 1587 who was known for his landscapes and still-life paintings.

As the surname continued to spread throughout the Netherlands in the 17th and 18th centuries, variations in spelling began to emerge. Some historical records from this time show the name spelled as "Noems," "Noemse," or "Noemsz."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname outside of the Netherlands comes from the city of London in the late 17th century. A merchant named Jan Noem, who was born in Amsterdam in 1652, is recorded as having settled in London and established a successful trading business.

Another notable figure with the surname Noem was Jacobus Noem, a Dutch philosopher and theologian born in 1732. He is known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential in the Netherlands during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the surname began to spread beyond the Netherlands and Europe as Dutch emigration increased. One prominent individual from this time was Willem Noem, a Dutch-American businessman born in 1842 who became a successful industrialist in the United States.

Other notable individuals with the surname Noem include Pieter Noem, a Dutch-American artist born in 1876 who was known for his landscape paintings, and Johannes Noem, a South African politician born in 1890 who served as a member of parliament in the early 20th century.

While the surname Noem has its origins in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through Dutch emigration and settlement. Despite its modest beginnings, the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as art, philosophy, business, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noem

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

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 Noem 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.

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

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