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

Nole, 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 Nole surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nole in America

Nole is the 29261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nole surname appeared 809 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 Nole.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nole 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 Nole

The surname NOLE has its origins in Italy, where it first appeared in the late 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "nola," which means "bell" or "bell-shaped." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a bell tower or worked as a bell ringer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NOLE can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1387. This document mentions a person named Antonio Nole, who was a local merchant. Another early record of the name comes from the town of Salerno, where a man named Guglielmo Nole is listed in a tax register from 1412.

In the 15th century, the NOLE surname began to spread beyond the southern regions of Italy. In 1467, a man named Pietro Nole was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Florence. This suggests that the name had become more widespread across the country.

As the name gained popularity, it also underwent some variations in spelling. In the 16th century, records show instances of the name being spelled as "Nolle," "Noli," and "Nola." These variations likely reflect regional differences in pronunciation and dialect.

One notable figure in the history of the NOLE surname was Giovanni Battista Nole (1520-1592), a renowned painter and architect from the city of Genoa. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Genoa and its surrounding areas.

Another individual of note was Vincenzo Nole (1576-1648), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Naples. He authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine and was highly regarded for his scholarship and piety.

In the 18th century, the NOLE surname gained some prominence in the world of music. Giuseppe Nole (1714-1784) was a composer and violinist who served as the court musician for the King of Naples. His compositions were widely performed and admired throughout Italy during his lifetime.

Francesco Nole (1782-1853) was a notable poet and playwright from the city of Palermo. He wrote several popular works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His plays were widely performed in theaters across Sicily and mainland Italy.

Lastly, in the 19th century, there was Luigi Nole (1825-1892), a prominent lawyer and politician from Naples. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the NOLE surname throughout history, contributing to its rich legacy and cultural significance within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nole

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

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

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