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

Nolin, 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 Nolin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nolin in America

Nolin is the 12429th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nolin surname appeared 2,500 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 Nolin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nolin 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 Nolin

The surname NOLIN originated in France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "nollin," which means "small walnut tree" or "walnut orchard." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked in a walnut grove.

During the Middle Ages, the name was most prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest records of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval manuscript from the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer, dating back to 1144.

By the 13th century, variations of the name, such as Nolen, Nollin, and Nolin, began to appear in records across France. In 1295, a man named Jehan Nolin was mentioned in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of citizens in the city of Rouen.

Over the centuries, the NOLIN name spread to other parts of Europe as families migrated. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they adopted the spelling Nolijn. One notable member was Pieter Nolijn (1613-1653), a Dutch painter known for his exquisite still-life works.

In the 17th century, the name made its way to Canada through French settlers. One of the first recorded instances was Jacques Nolin, who arrived in Quebec in 1666 and later became a prominent merchant and landowner in the colony.

Another notable figure bearing the NOLIN name was Jean-Baptiste Nolin (1657-1708), a French cartographer and engraver. He produced numerous maps and globes, including the highly regarded "Nolin's Map of the World" in 1700.

During the 18th century, the NOLIN name gained prominence in the United States, particularly in Louisiana, where many French settlers had established themselves. One of the earliest recorded instances was Jean-Baptiste Nolin, who was born in Louisiana around 1735 and became a prominent landowner and trader.

In the 19th century, the NOLIN name continued to spread across North America. One notable figure was John Nolin (1805-1880), an American entrepreneur and founder of the town of Nolin, Kentucky, which was named after him.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nolin

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

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

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