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

Noesi, 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 Noesi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noesi in America

Noesi is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noesi surname appeared 147 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 Noesi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noesi 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 Noesi

The surname NOESI originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "noesis," which means "understanding" or "intelligence." The name may have been given to someone who was known for their intellectual abilities or scholarly pursuits.

The earliest known record of the NOESI surname dates back to the 13th century in the city of Florence, where a family of scholars and philosophers bore this name. One of the most notable members of this family was Giovanni NOESI, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived from 1240 to 1310.

In the 14th century, the NOESI name spread to other regions of Italy, including Venice and Rome. One of the most prominent figures with this surname during this time was Matteo NOESI, a Venetian merchant and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing trade relations between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.

The NOESI surname also appears in several historical documents from the Renaissance period. One of the earliest examples is found in the personal correspondence of the famous artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, who mentions a friend named Alessandro NOESI in one of his letters dated 1508.

During the 16th century, the NOESI family established themselves in the city of Naples, where they were known as patrons of the arts and literature. One of the most notable members of this branch of the family was Lucrezia NOESI, a renowned poet and playwright who lived from 1550 to 1620.

In the 17th century, the NOESI name gained prominence in the field of science and medicine. One of the most famous figures with this surname was Galileo NOESI, a pioneering astronomer and physicist who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution. He was born in 1564 and died in 1642.

Another notable NOESI from this period was Maria NOESI, a physician and botanist who was one of the first women to be admitted to the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei, an Italian scientific society. She lived from 1580 to 1655 and made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noesi

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

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

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