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

Noffsinger, 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 Noffsinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noffsinger in America

Noffsinger is the 15777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noffsinger surname appeared 1,847 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Noffsinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noffsinger 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 Noffsinger

The surname Noffsinger originated in Germany, likely in the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "noffe," which means small or short, and the word "singer," referring to a person who sings. Therefore, Noffsinger may have initially referred to a person of small stature who was a singer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Noffsinger appears in a parish register from the town of Aachen, located in the western region of Germany, near the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. This record dates back to the year 1534 and mentions a certain Hans Noffsinger, who was a local musician.

In the 17th century, the Noffsinger surname began to appear in various church records and legal documents across different parts of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. This suggests that the name had spread and become more widespread during this time period.

A notable individual with the Noffsinger surname was Johann Noffsinger (1638-1712), a German composer and organist who was born in the town of Heldburg, Thuringia. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of baroque music in Germany.

Another historically significant Noffsinger was Friedrich Noffsinger (1788-1868), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Landtag (state parliament) of Baden-Württemberg in the mid-19th century. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and civil rights.

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, many Germans with the surname Noffsinger immigrated to the United States, settling in areas like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. One of the earliest recorded Noffsingers in America was Jacob Noffsinger (1760-1834), who was born in Germany and later settled in Pennsylvania.

Another notable American Noffsinger was Charles Noffsinger (1855-1920), a businessman and philanthropist from Ohio who made his fortune in the oil industry. He was known for his charitable contributions to educational institutions and cultural organizations.

Over the centuries, the surname Noffsinger has undergone various spelling variations, such as Noffsinger, Noffzinger, Noffzinger, and Noffziger, reflecting regional dialects and differences in written records. Despite these variations, the name's origins can be traced back to its German roots and the original meaning associated with a person's physical stature and musical abilities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noffsinger

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

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

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