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

Noland, 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 Noland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noland in America

Noland is the 3772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noland surname appeared 9,386 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Noland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noland 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 Noland

The surname Noland is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'nor' meaning 'north' and 'land', signifying a person who lived in the northern region or hailed from the northern part of the country. It dates back to the 12th century and is believed to have emerged as a locational surname, referring to individuals who resided in specific northern areas or settlements.

One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name Noland can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, a historical record dating back to the 12th century. These rolls documented various administrative and financial matters, including the collection of taxes and the recording of landholdings.

The Noland surname is also present in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This invaluable historical document provides valuable insights into the distribution of land and population across England, including references to individuals bearing the Noland surname or its variants.

During the Middle Ages, the name Noland was particularly prevalent in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Northumberland. This geographical concentration aligns with the name's etymological roots, reflecting the origins of individuals who hailed from or resided in these northern regions.

Notable individuals with the surname Noland include:

1. John Noland (c. 1550 - 1626), an English politician and Member of Parliament for the borough of Gatton during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. Thomas Noland (1631 - 1703), a prominent English merchant and landowner who established a successful trading company in London.
3. Elizabeth Noland (1680 - 1732), a renowned educator and founder of the Noland School for Girls in Bristol, which played a significant role in promoting education for women during the 18th century.
4. William Noland (1792 - 1864), an influential American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Louisville, Kentucky.
5. Margaret Noland (1905 - 1988), a celebrated British novelist and playwright, best known for her critically acclaimed works exploring themes of family dynamics and social issues.

Over time, the Noland surname has undergone various spelling variations, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions. Some of these variations include Norland, Norlande, Norlund, and Norrland, among others. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names, such as Norland in Yorkshire, which may have further influenced the surname's development and distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noland

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

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

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