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

Noldon, 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 Noldon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noldon in America

Noldon is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noldon surname appeared 113 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 Noldon.

The history of the last name Noldon

The surname Noldon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English words "nol" meaning "head" and "don" meaning "hill" or "down," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived on a particular hilltop or prominent location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noldon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Noldunus" in the county of Norfolk. This entry suggests that the name had already been established in that region by the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Noldun" and "Noldoun" can be found in various historical documents, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire and the Subsidy Rolls of Leicestershire.

The earliest known bearer of the name Noldon was Sir Roger Noldon, a knight from Nottinghamshire who fought in the Hundred Years' War under King Edward III. He was documented as participating in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another notable figure with the Noldon surname was William Noldon, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 15th century. He served as the Sheriff of London in 1492 and was involved in the wool trade with the Netherlands.

In the 16th century, the Noldon family was well-established in the county of Essex, with several members holding positions of prominence. One such individual was Thomas Noldon, who served as the High Sheriff of Essex in 1563.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain John Noldon fought on the Parliamentarian side and was noted for his bravery at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

In the 18th century, the Noldon name was associated with the town of Noldon, located in the county of Suffolk. This place name likely originated from the same Old English root as the surname, further reinforcing its connection to a specific geographical location.

Throughout history, the surname Noldon has been found across various regions of England, with concentrations in counties such as Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Essex, and Suffolk. While not a particularly common name, it has persisted over the centuries and continues to be a part of the English surname landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noldon

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

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 Noldon 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.

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

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