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

Nolet, 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 Nolet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nolet in America

Nolet is the 37993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nolet surname appeared 584 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 Nolet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nolet 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 Nolet

The surname NOLET is of French origin, with roots tracing back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "noel," meaning Christmas or the Nativity, suggesting that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a child born around Christmas time.

During the Middle Ages, the name NOLET appeared in various records and documents across northern France, particularly in regions like Normandy and Picardy. One notable early mention is found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Évroult, a 12th-century manuscript that recorded the names of individuals associated with the abbey.

The earliest documented instance of the NOLET surname dates back to 1189, when a certain Raoul NOLET was listed as a landowner in the village of Boissy-sans-Avoir, near Paris. This record is preserved in the archives of the Monastery of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

In the 13th century, the name NOLET was also found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy. One entry from 1268 mentions a Guillaume NOLET, a merchant and member of the local guild.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname NOLET, including:

1. Jean NOLET (1615-1691), a French philosopher and theologian who authored several works on religious doctrine and morality.

2. Pierre NOLET (1742-1825), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

3. Marie-Antoinette NOLET (1789-1865), a French writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

4. Jacques NOLET (1854-1932), a French explorer and adventurer who led expeditions across Africa and the Middle East in the late 19th century.

5. Émile NOLET (1892-1971), a renowned French painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits, whose works have been exhibited in major galleries across Europe.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as NOLLET, NOLLET, and NOLETTE, have also been documented throughout history, often reflecting regional dialects and orthographic preferences of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nolet

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

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

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