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

Nogal, 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 Nogal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nogal in America

Nogal is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nogal surname appeared 151 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 Nogal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nogal 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 Nogal

The surname Nogal is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "nogal," which means "walnut tree." This suggests that the name may have originated from a person who lived near or owned land with walnut trees or perhaps even worked with walnut wood.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Nogal date back to the 16th century in Spain. In 1592, a record from the city of Seville mentions a certain Juan Nogal, who was a merchant involved in the lucrative trade of Spanish goods with the Americas.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Nogal name appeared in various Spanish records and documents, particularly in regions such as Andalusia and Extremadura, where walnut cultivation was prevalent.

One notable individual with the surname Nogal was Andrés Nogal, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernando de Soto's expedition to Florida and the American Southeast in the early 1500s. Nogal's accounts of the expedition provided valuable insights into the indigenous cultures and landscapes encountered during their travels.

In the 19th century, the Nogal family gained prominence in the world of Spanish literature. Manuel Nogal (1827-1889) was a renowned poet and playwright whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his homeland.

Another notable figure was María Nogal (1856-1932), a pioneering educator who founded several schools in Madrid and advocated for women's access to quality education.

The Nogal surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonial era. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Diego Nogal, a settler who established a prominent hacienda in Mexico in the late 17th century.

In the realm of art, the name Nogal is associated with Juan Nogal (1901-1974), a celebrated Spanish painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraiture. His works are housed in prestigious museums across Spain and Europe.

Despite its Spanish roots, the Nogal surname has spread to various parts of the world, carried by immigrants and descendants of Spanish ancestry. While not a particularly common surname, it serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nogal

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

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

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