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

Noguera, 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 Noguera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noguera in America

Noguera is the 13551st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noguera surname appeared 2,237 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 Noguera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noguera 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 Noguera

The surname Noguera has its origins in Spain and is derived from the Spanish word "nogal," which means walnut tree. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to a person who lived near or owned land with walnut trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the Noguera surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Catalonia, Spain. In ancient records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Nogera, Nogueira, and Nogueiras, reflecting the regional variations in language and pronunciation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Noguera name was Ramón Noguera, a nobleman from Barcelona who lived in the late 13th century. His name is mentioned in several historical documents related to land disputes and property transactions.

In the 15th century, the Noguera family gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where they were involved in the silk trade and held influential positions in local government. Pedro Noguera, a merchant and diplomat, represented Valencia in negotiations with the Crown of Aragon during the reign of Alfonso V.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the Noguera surname spread to various regions of Latin America, particularly Mexico and Argentina. One notable figure was Fray José de Noguera, a Franciscan friar who traveled to New Spain (present-day Mexico) in the early 17th century and established several missions among the indigenous populations.

In the 18th century, Juan Noguera y Daza was a renowned Spanish naval officer and cartographer. He played a crucial role in mapping the coasts of South America and conducted extensive surveys of the Strait of Magellan, contributing significantly to the advancement of navigation and cartography.

Another prominent individual with the Noguera surname was José Noguera y Bahamonde, a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in negotiating territorial disputes with neighboring countries and played a significant role in shaping Chile's foreign policy during that era.

Throughout history, the Noguera surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, commerce, military service, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of its bearers across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noguera

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

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

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